
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $1,185 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rancho area of Los Altos.


1221 St Matthew Way

Springwood

73 3rd St, Unit Los Altos Downtown Condo

73 3rd St, Unit 36

Tyndall Street Apartments

Eagle Park Apartments

Calderon Apartments

The Villa Monte Apartments
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260 Loreto St

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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID442

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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID443

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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID278

Furnished Studio-San Jose - Mountain View

Brookside
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736 Mountain View Ave

Montrose

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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID1668

Park Place

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800 High School Way, Unit SI FL2-ID2083

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800 High School Way, Unit SI FL2-ID890

801 Church St

Greendale Apartments - Fully Renovated

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801 Church St, Unit SI FL2-ID889
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Luna Vista

179 Dalma Dr

655 Mariposa Avenue Apartments

The Lone Oak Apartments

248 Pamela

921-945 High School Way

Ednamary Apartments

eaves Creekside

Colony House Apartments
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Ednamary Apartments

366-372 Camille Ct

Rich Avenue Apartments

The Huntington Apartments

Pamela Drive Apartments

914 Mountain View Avenue

Central Park at Whisman Station

Americana Apartments

599 Castro
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465 Calderon Avenue

ARLO Mountain View

127 Dalma Dr
Rancho, Los Altos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Studio Apartments | $2,550 | $1,873 | $3,600 |
| Rancho 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,177 | $1,185 | $7,461 |
| Rancho 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,980 | $3,095 | $9,960 |
| Rancho 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,045 | $3,795 | $6,295 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rancho Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA.
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Cheapest Available Rancho Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho 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 Rancho apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Calderon Apartments | 192 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| eaves Creekside | S-Special | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Park Rich Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
| Delmonico Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,095 |
| Americana Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,160 |
| Springwood | A | 1BR,1BA | $3,195 |
| Brookside | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $3,609 |
| ARLO Mountain View | Plan 1H | 1BR,1BA | $4,187 |
| Park Place | North 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $4,227 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho, CA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho area is the $5.77 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Madera in the in the Bedford Square neighborhood starting from $6,315. The second greatest value Rancho apartment is the 2x2 A Model at Greendale Apartments - Fully Renovated starting at $4,995 with a $5.31 price per square foot in the Ortega Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madera | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $5.77 |
| Greendale Apartments - Fully Renovated | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $5.31 |
| Delmonico Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.33 |
| Park Place | North 2AR | 2BR,2BA | $6.33 |
| Springwood | A | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
| ARLO Mountain View | Plan 1H | 1BR,1BA | $5.80 |
| Brookside | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $5.47 |
| Americana Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $5.18 |
| Calderon Apartments | 192 | Studio ,1BA | $5.49 |
| The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.27 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Rancho, Los Altos, CA
Covington Elementary School
Los Altos High
Georgina P. Blach Junior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rancho?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rancho is at The Villa Monte Apartments listed at $2,195.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Apartment is $3,085 at eaves Creekside.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rancho Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho is starting from $3,095 at Delmonico Apartments.
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