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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 Studio unit found at Westport Senior in the Monta Vista neighborhood priced from $1,652. Calderon Apartments in the Old Los Altos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Los Altos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westport SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,652
Calderon Apartments192Studio,1BA$2,195
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Park Rich ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$2,395

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

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Los Altos area is the $2.96 price per square foot Unit 325 Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Los Altos apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments starting at $3,995 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the Ventura 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 PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$2.96
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.33
Union Plaza ApartmentsNo Availability1BR,1BA$2.33
Casa Alberta ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.75
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Delmonico Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.33
Verona GardensE.K.1BR,1BA$3.06
CherryhillTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.79
Balboa Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath + Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$3.99
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$3.99

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Los Altos

What type of rentals are currently available in Los Altos?

There are currently 1496 Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,185 to $11,985. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Los Altos ranging from $1,100 to $26,500.

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 $1,100 to $26,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,908.

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 $3,600 to $11,985, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $7,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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