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Los Altos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Los Altos Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Los Altos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments in the Old Los Altos neighborhood priced from $2,245. Shoreline Village in the Old Los Altos 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,250
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA and Nearby

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Los Altos area is the $3.70 price per square foot 3BR Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Los Altos apartment is the 1213 W Washington Ave Model at 1213 W Washington Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,500 with a $3.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Plaza3BR3BR,2BA$3.70
1213 W Washington Ave, Unit 11213 W Washington Ave3BR,2.5BA$3.18
SpringwoodB2BR,2BA$3.66
Casa Alberta ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.55
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.60
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
McClellan TerracePlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.27
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.71
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$3.52
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$3.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Los Altos

What type of rentals are currently available in Los Altos?

There are currently 1491 Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,185 to $14,500. There are also 149 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Los Altos ranging from $800 to $39,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Los Altos?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Los Altos ranges from $800 to $39,900 with an average monthly rent of $9,864.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Los Altos?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Los Altos range from $3,350 to $7,934, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,900 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,320 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,320.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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