
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA from $1,100 (55 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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Cheap Los Altos Studio Apartments | $3,976 | $1,433 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Los Altos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,914 | $1,185 | $8,820 |
Cheap Los Altos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,908 | $2,360 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Los Altos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,553 | $4,100 | $7,934 |
Cheap Los Altos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available Los Altos Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Los Altos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shoreline Village in the Old Los Altos neighborhood priced from $2,250. 691 Ontario Ct in the Community Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. 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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Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
691 Ontario Ct | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
335-341 Easy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,445 |
Union Plaza Apartments | Studio with AC | Studio,1BA | $2,450 |
Del Medio Manor | JR-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield | 405 | Studio,1BA | $2,462 |
The Camille North Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Fayette Townhouse Apartments | 1 BR with YARD | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA
As of August 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Los Altos area is the $3.62 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Innovation at Hollenbeck in the in the Community Center neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Los Altos apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Village Square Townhouses starting at $3,595 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Community Center 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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Innovation at Hollenbeck | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.62 |
Village Square Townhouses | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.60 |
Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
Verona Gardens | C.B. | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
120 Granada Dr | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
McClellan Terrace | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Midtown Apartments | 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
Olive West Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
691 Ontario Ct | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) listed at $2,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Altos Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Los Altos Apartment is $2,250 at Shoreline Village.
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 Midtown 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 Merrilee Terrace Apartments and starts from $4,995.
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