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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 Lindenwood 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 $2,095. 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$2,095
Alma Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,345
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,395
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Palo Alto area is the $2.79 price per square foot 2-2 Apartment Model at Woodland Park in the in the Lindenwood neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value East Palo Alto apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Parker Palo Alto starting at $4,125 with a $4.85 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.
Woodland Park2-2 Apartment2BR,2BA$2.79
Parker Palo AltoTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.85
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.71
Garden Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.49
LumeA71BR,1BA$6.01
Mia Palo AltoJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.24
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$4.19
Alma Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$5.06
1118 Hollyburne Ave, Unit guest house1118 Hollyburne AveStudio ,1BA$5.00

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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 548 Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA with pricing that ranges from $788 to $13,260. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Palo Alto ranging from $3,000 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 $3,000 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,835.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Palo Alto?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Palo Alto range from $4,950 to $13,260, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,750 to $9,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,030.

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