
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $1,900 (57 Rentals)
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848 Jordan Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID2091

73 3rd St, Unit Los Altos Downtown Condo

73 3rd St, Unit 36

Los Altos Court

Tyndall Street Apartments

MV Apartments

The Villa Monte Apartments

Surrey House

Latham Court Apartments
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Fayette Townhouse Apartments

The Camille North Apartments

Fayette Arms Apartments

Kentfield Apartments

Latham Square

California St Apartments

Madrone

Birch Creek

Palo Alto Plaza Apartments
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Gemello Village

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1945 Latham St, Unit GO FL1-ID1917

The Camille Apartments

Aviana Apartments

Verve

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Landsby

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111 N Rengstorff Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1777

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545 San Antonio Rd, Unit SI FL2-ID1926

111 N Rengstorff Ave

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545 San Antonio Rd, Unit GO FL4-ID1924
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The Dean

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111 N Rengstorff Ave, Unit PL FL3-ID590

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49 Showers Dr, Unit SI FL1-ID1622

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550 Ortega Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID1517

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111 N Rengstorff Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID381

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2400 W El Camino Real, Unit SI FL1-ID6726A

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111 N Rengstorff Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID436

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2400 W El Camino Real, Unit SI FL1-ID8519A

King Apartments

The Capri Apartments
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Atrium Court

Mountain View Place

Ednamary Apartments

The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments

Caltega

2020 California St

431 Dinahs Ct

Ednamary Apartments

Woodside Place

Arastradero West
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North Los Altos, Los Altos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Los Altos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Los Altos Studio Apartments | $3,976 | $2,195 | $4,846 |
| North Los Altos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,415 | $2,395 | $7,676 |
| North Los Altos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,639 | $2,073 | $10,000+ |
| North Los Altos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,734 | $4,995 | $8,018 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA.
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Cheapest Available North Los Altos Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Los Altos area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at MV Apartments priced from $2,073. The Villa Monte Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable North Los Altos apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MV Apartments | Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $2,073 |
| The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| The Camille North Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,895 |
| Fayette Townhouse Apartments | 1 BR with YARD | 1BR,1BA | $2,895 |
| Fayette Arms Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,979 |
| California St Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3,225 |
| Birch Creek | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,510 |
| Palo Alto Plaza Apartments | Junior | Studio,1BA | $3,570 |
| Madrone | Plan 1DR | 1BR,1BA | $3,701 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Los Altos, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Los Altos area is the $4.90 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2B Model at Verve in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value North Los Altos apartment is the Pine Model at MV Apartments starting at $4,693 with a $6.66 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Los Altos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verve | Two Bedroom B2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.90 |
| MV Apartments | Pine | 1BR,1BA | $6.66 |
| The Dean | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $6.61 |
| Madrone | Plan 1ZA | 1BR,1BA | $6.89 |
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Fayette Arms Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| The Camille North Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4.87 |
| Fayette Townhouse Apartments | 1 BR with YARD | 1BR,1BA | $5.21 |
| Palo Alto Plaza Apartments | Junior | Studio ,1BA | $6.74 |
| The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Los Altos Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Los Altos?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Los Altos is at The Villa Monte Apartments listed at $2,195.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Los Altos Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Los Altos Apartment is $2,395 at Surrey House.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Los Altos Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Los Altos is starting from $3,695 at Fayette Townhouse Apartments.
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