
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Atherton, CA from $1,100 (32 Rentals)
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Hawthorne Apartments

1118 Hollyburne Ave, Unit guest house

Perry Street Studios

Mosaic Apartments
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Atherton, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Atherton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Atherton Studio Apartments | $3,262 | $1,950 | $4,161 |
Atherton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,751 | $1,950 | $5,967 |
Atherton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,377 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
Atherton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,678 | $4,950 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Atherton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Atherton, CA is a Studio unit found at Hawthorne Apartments in the Duveneck neighborhood priced from $1,950. Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ in the Roosevelt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atherton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hawthorne Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Coleman Apartments | cola1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
1410 Hess Road | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
1557 Hudson St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
The Pines Apartments | Updated 1 Bedroom with Hardwood | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Harrison St Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atherton, CA and Nearby
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Atherton area is the $3.08 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1442 Gordon Street in the in the West Atherton neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Atherton apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Garden Oaks Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the Lindenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Atherton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1442 Gordon Street | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
Garden Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.23 |
Stone Creek Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.26 |
Avenue Two Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $3.91 |
Hampshire | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.83 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
1557 Hudson St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Coleman Apartments | cola1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
1410 Hess Road | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
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Getting Around Atherton, CA
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
2 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Atherton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Atherton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Atherton is at Hawthorne Apartments listed at $1,950.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Atherton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Atherton Apartment is $1,950 at Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Atherton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Atherton is starting from $2,895 at Verandas Apartments.
What is the most affordable Atherton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Atherton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lume and starts from $5,885.
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