Cheap Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA from $1,100 (76 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1345 Ranchita Dr

Los AltosCA94024

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Mariposa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mariposa Apartments

260 Mariposa AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Park Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane Apartments

520 Walker DrMountain View, CA 94043
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Paulson Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paulson Park

111 Montebello AveMountain View, CA 94043
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The Acacia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Acacia

231 Grant AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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488 James Rd
Studio Apartments

488 James Rd

488 James RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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King Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Apartments

2000 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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179 Dalma Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

179 Dalma Dr

179 Dalma DrMountain View, CA 94041
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Atrium Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Court

1990 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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The Capri Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Capri Apartments

2030 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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The Chalet at Curtner
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Chalet at Curtner

380 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Mayfield Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Apartments

2483-2491 Whitney DrMountain View, CA 94043
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The Lone Oak Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lone Oak Apartments

178 Centre StMountain View, CA 94041
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Fernmar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fernmar

210 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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1638 Latham St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1638 Latham St

1638 Latham StMountain View, CA 94041
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1244 Balboa Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1244 Balboa Court

1244 Balboa CtSunnyvale, CA 94086
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248 Pamela
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

248 Pamela

248 Pamela DrMountain View, CA 94040
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829 Blair Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

829 Blair Ave

829 Blair AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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1248 Brookfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1248 Brookfield Ave

1248 Brookfield AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Los Altos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Los Altos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Los Altos, CA is a Studio unit found at Westport Senior in the Monta Vista neighborhood priced from $1,652. Calderon Apartments in the Old Los Altos 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 Los Altos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westport SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,652
Calderon Apartments192Studio,1BA$2,095
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio,1BA$2,095
Mathilda Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,125
The Camille North ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,145
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$2,395
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,495
Del Medio Garden Apartments2747 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Olive West ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.30
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
eaves CreeksideB22BR,1BA$3.95
Balboa Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath + Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$3.99
Southwood ApartmentsTBD1BR,1BA$4.00
Del Medio Garden Apartments2747 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.91
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$3.99
Westport SeniorStudioStudio ,1BA$3.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Los Altos Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Los Altos?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Los Altos is at Westport Senior listed at $1,652.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Altos Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Altos Apartment is $2,245 at The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Los Altos Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Los Altos is starting from $2,895 at The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Los Altos Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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