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Vasara
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$2,833 - $19,450

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Base Rent$2,833 - $19,450
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vasara

110 Constitution DrMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Lume
$3,078 - $6,711

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Base Rent$3,078 - $6,711
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lume

172 Constitution DrMenlo Park, CA 94026
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property at 1120 Davis St
$3,195 - $3,995
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1120 Davis St

Redwood CityCA94061

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property at 820 Kipling St
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500
Total Monthly Price$3,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Jan 1, 2027
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820 Kipling St

Palo AltoCA94301

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Highwater
$3,595 - $7,973

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Highwater

1405 El Camino RealRedwood City, CA 94063
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Atherton, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Atherton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Atherton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at REALM APARTMENTS in the West Atherton neighborhood priced from $1,950. Marymount Tower in the Marina Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atherton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
REALM APARTMENTSPlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,950
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Woodside Court205Studio,1BA$2,350
Courtyard Apartments1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
520 Hilton Street1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,400
1410 Hess Road1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,425
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
219 Jackson Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,495
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,595
The MilltonA51BR,1BA$3,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atherton, CA and Nearby

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atherton area is the $4.34 price per square foot B3.2 Model at Franklin 299 in the in the Roosevelt neighborhood starting from $5,212. The second greatest value Atherton apartment is the 2x1 W/D Model at Verandas Apartments starting at $3,350 with a $3.35 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.
Franklin 299B3.22BR,2BA$4.34
Verandas Apartments2x1 W/D2BR,1BA$3.35
Stone Creek Apartments2x2B2BR,2BA$3.75
219 Jackson Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.12
Courtyard Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$3.12
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.55
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
520 Hilton Street1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.95
Redwood Plaza Village , SENIOR BUILDING , 55+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
1410 Hess Road1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.18

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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 Woodside Court listed at $2,350.

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 REALM APARTMENTS.

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 $3,195 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 Indigo and starts from $7,923.

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