Cheap Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA from $1,100 (62 Rentals)

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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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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 Bedroom Apartments

179 Dalma Dr

179 Dalma DrMountain View, CA 94041
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Fernmar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fernmar

210 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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Calderon Apartments
Studio Apartments

Calderon Apartments

850 Calderon AveMountain View, CA 94041
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The Capri Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Capri Apartments

2030 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Mayfield Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Apartments

2483-2491 Whitney DrMountain View, CA 94043

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Monte Sierra Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Sierra Apartments

1901 Montecito AveMountain View, CA 94043
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1638 Latham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1638 Latham St

1638 Latham StMountain View, CA 94041
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248 Pamela
1 Bedroom Apartments

248 Pamela

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

829 Blair Ave

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

1248 Brookfield Ave

1248 Brookfield AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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2020 California St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2020 California St

2020 California StMountain View, CA 94040

Los Altos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Los Altos Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Los Altos, CA is a Studio unit found at Parkview Apartments in the Bedford Square neighborhood priced from $2,010. The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments in the Old Los Altos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,245. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Los Altos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview Apartmentss/1Studio,1BA$2,010
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
Mathilda Garden Apartments1-Bed x 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
Surrey HouseUnit 6Studio,1BA$2,250
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,250
Caltega1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295
The Laurel at Mountain View1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Del Medio ManorStudio 520sqftStudio,1BA$2,300
Latham Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,375
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA and Nearby

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Los Altos area is the $2.69 price per square foot Upstairs 2 bed/2 bathroom w/Wood Floors Model at Bradley Apartments in the in the Community Center neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Los Altos apartment is the 3-Bedrooms, 2.5-Bathrooms Model at Del Prado I Apartments starting at $3,600 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the North San Jose 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.
Bradley ApartmentsUpstairs 2 bed/2 bathroom w/Wood Floors2BR,2BA$2.69
Del Prado I Apartments3-Bedrooms, 2.5-Bathrooms3BR,2.5BA$3.35
SpringwoodB2BR,2BA$3.70
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.60
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
30 Gladys Court2 Bedroom-L2BR,1BA$3.21
McClellan TerracePlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.27
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$3.19
Olive Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.61
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$3.65

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Getting Around Los Altos, CA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

30 / 100

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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 Parkview Apartments listed at $2,010.

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 $2,695 at Somerset Place 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 Cherryhill and starts from $3,350.

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