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property at 3463 Page St

$1,700

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$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3463 Page St

Redwood CityCA94063

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property at 233 Homer Ave

$1,995 - $2,495

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$1,995 - $2,495

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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233 Homer Ave

Palo AltoCA94301
property at 1184 18th Ave

$2,500

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1184 18th Ave

Redwood CityCA94063

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property at 467 Clinton St

$2,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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467 Clinton St

Redwood CityCA94062

Atherton, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Atherton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Atherton, CA is a Studio unit found at Perry Street Studios in the Marina Park neighborhood priced from $2,050. 1410 Hess Road in the Roosevelt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atherton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Perry Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
1410 Hess Road1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,095
417 Stambaugh StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atherton, CA and Nearby

As of February 22, 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 2BR/1.5BA Model at 1619 Oxford St starting at $2,895 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the West Atherton 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.
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
1619 Oxford St2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.76
Verandas Apartments2x1 W/D2BR,1BA$3.60
Brewster Place2 BR, 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$3.84
417 Stambaugh StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79
127 Franklin St, Unit A127 Franklin St1BR,1BA$3.78
Marymount ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Marymount TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.55
MonticelloStudioStudio ,1BA$3.67
1410 Hess Road1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Atherton

What type of rentals are currently available in Atherton?

There are currently 1697 Apartments for Rent in Atherton, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $27,663. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Atherton ranging from $1,275 to $48,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Atherton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Atherton ranges from $1,275 to $48,000 with an average monthly rent of $15,850.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Atherton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Atherton range from $4,495 to $17,489, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,620 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,500.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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