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Olive Garden Apartments
1081 W Olive AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $1,900 (6 Rentals)
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The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments
2290 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Latham Court Apartments
1970 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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Union Plaza Apartments
535 Arastradero RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Central Los Altos, Los Altos, CA Local Guide
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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 | $2,969 | $2,350 | $3,279 |
| Central Los Altos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,168 | $2,225 | $4,973 |
| Central Los Altos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,825 | $2,810 | $4,999 |
| Central Los Altos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,320 | $5,105 | $5,535 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 6 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
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Los Altos area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments priced from $2,245. Latham Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Central Los Altos apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
| Latham Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 30 Gladys Court | 2 Bedroom-L | 2BR,1BA | $3,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Los Altos, CA
As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Los Altos area is the $3.93 price per square foot 2H Model at ARLO Mountain View in the in the Central Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,999. The second greatest value Central Los Altos apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Residence Model at El Prado starting at $3,415 with a $2.85 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 | 2H | 2BR,2BA | $3.93 |
| El Prado | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Residence | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.85 |
| Foothill Heights | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.76 |
| 30 Gladys Court | 2 Bedroom-L | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| mResidences Mountain View | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $5.21 |
| The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.01 |
| Latham Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
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2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Central Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
Los Altos High
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2141)
8 out of 10
Georgina P. Blach Junior High
Los Altos Elementary School District
Public School - Grades 7-8 (416)
8 out of 10
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Getting Around the Central Los Altos Neighborhood in Los Altos, CA
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
13 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Central Los Altos Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Los Altos Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Los Altos Apartment is $2,245 at The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Los Altos Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Los Altos is starting from $2,895 at The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments.
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