Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (53 Rentals)

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Woodland Park
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$1,625 - $4,075
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$1,625 - $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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$2,833 - $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
$3,113 - $10,128
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Lume

172 Constitution DrMenlo Park, CA 94026
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518 Byron St, Unit Rear
$3,500
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$3,500
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518 Byron St, Unit Rear

518 Byron StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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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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Midtown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

2727 Midtown CtPalo Alto, CA 94303
property at 1300 Hoover St

$2,495

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1300 Hoover St

Menlo ParkCA94025
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$2,495

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1300 Hoover St, Unit APT 2

1300 Hoover St
Menlo ParkCA94025
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Hawthorne Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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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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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
property at 317 Poe St

$3,495

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317 Poe St

Palo AltoCA94301

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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 $1,625. Midtown Apartments in the Duveneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,245. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Palo Alto apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,625
Midtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,245
The IndependentStudioStudio,1BA$2,300
Woodland ArmsUnit 104Studio,1BA$2,345
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,425
Midtown Apartments1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,450
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$2,595
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
LumeS6Studio,1BA$3,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA

As of July 11, 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
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
518 Byron St, Unit Rear518 Byron St1BR,1BA$4.12
390 Everett Ave, Unit 5R390 Everett Ave1BR,1BA$3.62
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.04
Midtown Apartments1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.14
Woodland ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79
Woodland ArmsUnit 104Studio ,1BA$4.69
The IndependentStudioStudio ,1BA$4.62

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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 $1,625.

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 $2,010 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 $2,750 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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