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

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Middlefield Junction
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Middlefield Junction

2700 Middlefield RdRedwood City, CA 94063
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180 Harrison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

180 Harrison Ave

180 Harrison AveRedwood City, CA 94062

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529 Hampshire Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

529 Hampshire Ave

529 Hampshire AveRedwood City, CA 94063
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670 Live Oak Ave
Studio Apartments

670 Live Oak Ave

670 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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1410 Jefferson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Jefferson Ave

1410 Jefferson AveRedwood City, CA 94062
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The Atherton Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Atherton Oaks

425 Encinal AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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926 Woodside
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

926 Woodside

926-928 Woodside RdRedwood City, CA 94061
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1550 Ebener St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1550 Ebener St

1550 Ebener StRedwood City, CA 94061
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1619 Oxford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1619 Oxford St

1619 Oxford StRedwood City, CA 94061

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Live Oak Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Ave

765-785 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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1615 Hudson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1615 Hudson St

1615 Hudson StRedwood City, CA 94061
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542 Forest Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

542 Forest Ave

542 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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180FLATS
1 Bedroom Apartments

180FLATS

180 Buckingham AveRedwood City, CA 94063
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1410 Hess Road
1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Hess Road

1410 Hess RdRedwood City, CA 94061
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hawthorne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Coleman Apartmentscola11BR,1BA$2,195
1410 Hess Road1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,245
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,295
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,395
1557 Hudson St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,495
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Hardwood1BR,1BA$2,695
Harrison St Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1442 Gordon Street2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.08
Garden Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.23
Stone Creek Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.26
Avenue Two Apartments2A2BR,1BA$3.91
Hampshire2x12BR,1BA$3.83
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$3.28
1557 Hudson St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.84
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.25
Coleman Apartmentscola11BR,1BA$3.66
1410 Hess Road1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,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

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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