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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Los Altos?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Los Altos Studio Apartments | $3,284 | $1,433 | $5,347 |
Los Altos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,873 | $1,185 | $9,570 |
Los Altos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,911 | $2,392 | $7,749 |
Los Altos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,572 | $3,350 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkview Apartments | s/1 | Studio,1BA | $2,010 |
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
Mathilda Garden Apartments | 1-Bed x 1-Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Surrey House | Unit 6 | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
The Laurel at Mountain View | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Del Medio Manor | Studio 520sqft | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Latham Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
Verona Gardens | C.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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bradley Apartments | Upstairs 2 bed/2 bathroom w/Wood Floors | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
Del Prado I Apartments | 3-Bedrooms, 2.5-Bathrooms | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.35 |
Springwood | B | 2BR,2BA | $3.70 |
Village Square Townhouses | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.60 |
Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
30 Gladys Court | 2 Bedroom-L | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
McClellan Terrace | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Verona Gardens | C.C. | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Olive Garden Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,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
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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