
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA from $1,100 (85 Rentals)
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Westport Senior

Luna Vista

The Villa Monte Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

Mathilda Garden Apartments

Wilton Court

Palm Villa

All Single Story Apartment Community

The Camille North Apartments
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Hidden Garden Apartments

Castlemont Arms

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Park Square Apartments

Shoreline Village

1034 W Iowa Ave, Unit Sunnyvale apartment

Woodside Place

335-341 Easy St

Villages at Cupertino

Mountain View Town Center I & II Apartments
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Surrey House

2070 Latham St, Unit 09

The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)

Del Medio Manor

Union Plaza Apartments

eaves Mountain View at Middlefield

Parkview Apartments

Cherryhill

Del Medio Garden Apartments

Franklin Street Apartments
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Park Lane Apartments

Paulson Park

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The Acacia

488 James Rd

King Apartments

179 Dalma Dr

655 Mariposa Avenue Apartments
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Fernmar

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The Capri Apartments

Atrium Court

Mountain View Place

Villa De Wright Apartments

Washington Square Apartments

The Chalet at Curtner

Mayfield Apartments

The Lone Oak Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos Studio Apartments | $3,068 | $1,652 | $4,554 |
| Los Altos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,842 | $1,185 | $6,010 |
| Los Altos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,843 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| Los Altos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,438 | $3,480 | $9,955 |
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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 Westport Senior in the Monta Vista neighborhood priced from $1,652. The Villa Monte Apartments in the Old Los Altos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Los Altos apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Senior | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,652 |
| The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Mathilda Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| Palm Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| All Single Story Apartment Community | Monte Sierra Apartments - Single-Story Studio A... | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| The Camille North Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,145 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Del Prado II Apartments | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Woodside Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom S | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA and Nearby
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Altos area is the $3.41 price per square foot 436 Vasquez Ct Model at 436 Vasquez Ct, Unit 1 in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,480. The second greatest value Los Altos apartment is the 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom 1000 Model at El Mirador Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.90 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 436 Vasquez Ct, Unit 1 | 436 Vasquez Ct | 3BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| El Mirador Apartments | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom 1000 | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| Village Square Townhouses | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.30 |
| Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| 1251 W Mc Kinley Ave, Unit #C | 1251 W Mc Kinley Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
| 3133 Alma St, Unit 3133 | 3133 Alma St | 2BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| 1034 W Iowa Ave, Unit Sunnyvale apartment | 1034 W Iowa Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Olive West Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Del Prado II Apartments | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Westport Senior | Studio | Studio ,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 $1,805 at Westport Senior.
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 Palm Villa.
What is the most affordable Los Altos Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Los Altos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Mountain View and starts from $4,435.
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