
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Atherton, CA from $1,100 (71 Rentals)
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234 Fifth Ave

Marymount Tower

Perry Street Studios

Monticello

Stone Creek Apartments

538 Madison Ave, Unit 5

417 Stambaugh St

345 Forest St

Courtyard Apartments
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Verandas Apartments

Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+

Mosaic Apartments

Marymount Manor

Atherton Park Forest

522 Scott Ave, Unit 522

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Vasara

The Pines Apartments

The Millton
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Middlefield Junction

180 Harrison Ave

Bradford Apartments

529 Hampshire Ave

670 Live Oak Ave

1410 Jefferson Ave

The Atherton Oaks

Hallmark House

926 Woodside
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Poplar Apartments

86 Renato Ct

1550 Ebener St

Coleman Apartments

Menlo Oaks Apartments

The Redwoods

701 9th Avenue

Webster Oak Apartments

1410 Hess Road

Brewster Place
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Menlo Park Apartments

1615 Hudson St

542 Forest Ave

180FLATS

Live Oak Ave

357-359 Hawthorne Ave

Lathrop House Apartments

Farm Hill Apartments

1557 Hudson St

857 Partridge Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Studio Apartments | $3,505 | $1,845 | $4,973 |
| Atherton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,132 | $2,195 | $7,219 |
| Atherton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,213 | $2,833 | $10,000+ |
| Atherton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,826 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
| Atherton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,850 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Atherton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Atherton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 701 9th Avenue in the Lindenwood neighborhood priced from $2,300. Courtyard Apartments in the Marina Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atherton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701 9th Avenue | 701 9th Avenue - 8 | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
| Marymount Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
| Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Avenue Two Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| Marymount Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Stone Creek Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| The Pines Apartments | Updated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo | 1BR,1BA | $2,895 |
| The Millton | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atherton, CA and Nearby
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atherton area is the $2.70 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Hawthorne Apartments in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value Atherton apartment is the 318 Elwood St Model at 318 Elwood St, Unit 3 starting at $4,350 with a $4.83 price per square foot in the Roosevelt 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 318 Elwood St, Unit 3 | 318 Elwood St | 2BR,1BA | $4.83 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1x1L | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Brewster Place | 2 BR, 1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.84 |
| Marymount Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Marymount Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Avenue Two Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Stone Creek Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
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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 Lume listed at $3,113.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Atherton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Atherton Apartment is $2,300 at 701 9th Avenue.
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 $2,975 at Hawthorne 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 $6,051.
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