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Old Los Altos, Los Altos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Los Altos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Los Altos area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Villa Monte Apartments priced from $2,195. Calderon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Old Los Altos apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villa Monte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,195
Calderon Apartments192Studio,1BA$2,195
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$2,395
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Los Altos, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old 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 Old Los Altos apartment is the Two Bedroom Two and One Half Bath Model at Forest Glen starting at $5,350 with a $4.95 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Los Altos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
VerveTwo Bedroom B2B2BR,2BA$4.90
Forest GlenTwo Bedroom Two and One Half Bath2BR,2BA$4.95
Maplewood ApartmentsPlan B12BR,2BA$4.04
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$4.05
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$3.99
Fayette Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.98
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.87
Fayette Townhouse Apartments1 BR with YARD1BR,1BA$5.21
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.04
Calderon Apartments192Studio ,1BA$5.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Los Altos Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Los Altos?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Los Altos is at The Villa Monte Apartments listed at $2,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Los Altos Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Los Altos Apartment is $2,300 at The Laurel at Mountain View (55+).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Los Altos Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Los Altos is starting from $2,073 at MV Apartments.

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