Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (46 Rentals)

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Woodland Park
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$1,675 - $4,075
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodland Park

45 Newell RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Woodland Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Circle

1637 Woodland AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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The Redwoods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Redwoods

220 E Okeefe StEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Vasara
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$1,960 - $10,129
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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 - $10,128
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Lume

172 Constitution DrMenlo Park, CA 94026
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The Acacia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Acacia

231 Grant AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Menlo Oaks Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Menlo Oaks Apartments

840-842 Coleman AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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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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Hawthorne Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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$2,750

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614 Redwood Ave

Redwood CityCA94061
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Villa Toscana
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Toscana

272-290 Everett AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Royal Arms Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Arms Apartments

360-376 College AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Midtown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

2727 Midtown CtPalo Alto, CA 94303
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532 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

532 Forest Ave

532 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Webster Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Court

835 Webster StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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Alma Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alma Street Apartments

2725-2741 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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East Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Palo Alto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Palo Alto, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park in the Duveneck neighborhood priced from $1,675. Verandas Apartments in the Lindenwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Palo Alto apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,425
Stanford Garden ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything!1BR,1BA$2,895
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
347-367 Everett Ave1x11BR,1BA$2,995
Southwood ApartmentsTBD1BR,1BA$3,000
LumeS6Studio,1BA$3,113
The IndependentOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
Woodland ArmsUnit 1052BR,2BA$3,200
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Palo Alto area is the $3.78 price per square foot 205 Model at Birch Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $6,700. The second greatest value East Palo Alto apartment is the Unit 325 Model at Park Plaza starting at $4,400 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Palo Alto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birch Plaza2053BR,2.5BA$3.78
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$2.96
Woodland ArmsUnit 1052BR,2BA$2.67
1137 Alberni St, Unit 11137 Alberni St3BR,1BA$4.09
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
777 HamiltonElement2BR,2BA$4.44
The IndependentOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22
Woodland Park2x22BR,2BA$3.05
Southwood ApartmentsTBD1BR,1BA$4.00
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Palo Alto Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Palo Alto?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Palo Alto is at Woodland Park listed at $1,675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Palo Alto Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Palo Alto Apartment is $1,925 at Woodland Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Palo Alto Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Palo Alto is starting from $2,850 at Woodland Park.

What is the most affordable East Palo Alto Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Palo Alto Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Plaza and starts from $4,400.

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