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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 $1,650. Stanford Garden 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$1,650
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$2,245
Woodland ArmsUnit 314Studio,1BA$2,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Palo Alto area is the $3.70 price per square foot 3BR Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value East Palo Alto apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Garden Oaks Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the Lindenwood 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.
Park Plaza3BR3BR,2BA$3.70
Garden Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
The IndependentOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.83
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.47
Southwood Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$4.26
Woodland Park1-1 Apartment1BR,1BA$3.08
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.63
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$4.49
Woodland ArmsUnit 309Studio ,1BA$4.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Palo Alto

What type of rentals are currently available in East Palo Alto?

There are currently 549 Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA with pricing that ranges from $788 to $13,790. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Palo Alto ranging from $800 to $90,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Palo Alto?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Palo Alto ranges from $800 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,911.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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