
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $1,700 (53 Rentals)
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Loyola Plaza

Casa Los Altos

GreenBrier

520 Gabilan St

1825 S Springer Rd

Calderon Apartments

656 Victor Way

856 Park Dr

1021 Bonita Ave
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1017 Bonita Ave

884 Park Dr

Centre Pointe

366-372 Camille Ct

West Park Apartments

892 Park Dr

691 Victor Way

782 Hope St

1179-1187 Boranda Ave

1867 S Springer Rd
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348 Camille Ct

150 Giffin Rd

864 Park Dr

1055 Boranda Ave

840 Calderon Ave

1949 S Springer Rd

1007 Boranda Ave

991 Boranda Ave

1005 Boranda Ave

669 Victor Way
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631 Fairmont Ave

832 Cuesta Dr

1177-1179 Phyllis Ave

1016 Bonita Ave

Camille Apartments

1179 Bonita Ave

625 Victor Way

1106 Bonita Ave

619 Fairmont Ave

1091 Bonita Ave
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1085 Boranda Ave

655 Fairmont Ave

ARLO Mountain View

The Huntington Apartments

Fairmont Place Apartment Homes

Cedars Apartments

The Ehrhorn

1025 Boranda Ave

678 Victor Way

Miramonte Gardens
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Los Altos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Los Altos Studio Apartments | $2,195 | $2,195 | $2,195 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central Los Altos Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calderon Apartments | 192 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| ARLO Mountain View | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $4,459 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Los Altos, CA
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Los Altos area is the $5.59 price per square foot Plan 1C Model at ARLO Mountain View in the in the Central Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,459. The second greatest value Central Los Altos apartment is the 192 Model at Calderon Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $5.49 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Los Altos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLO Mountain View | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $5.59 |
| Calderon Apartments | 192 | Studio ,1BA | $5.49 |
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Best Local Schools in Central Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
Covington Elementary School
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