
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $1,100 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rancho area of Los Altos.


Springwood

1716 Marshall Ct

581 University Ave

Eagle Park Apartments

Luna Vista

Calderon Apartments

The Villa Monte Apartments

Hidden Garden Apartments
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884 Park Dr, Unit 05

Delmonico Apartments

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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID443

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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID442

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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID278

Glenwood Garden Apartments

Brookside

Park Place

Montrose
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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID1668

179 Dalma Dr

655 Mariposa Avenue Apartments

The Lone Oak Apartments

921-945 High School Way

248 Pamela

Ednamary Apartments

Colony House Apartments

Ednamary Apartments
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366-372 Camille Ct

Rich Avenue Apartments

The Huntington Apartments

eaves Creekside

Pamela Drive Apartments

914 Mountain View Avenue

Central Park at Whisman Station

465 Calderon Avenue

Americana Apartments
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599 Castro

ARLO Mountain View

110 Paul Ave
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 | $2,478 | $1,708 | $4,199 |
| Rancho 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,094 | $1,185 | $7,565 |
| Rancho 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,475 | $3,295 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 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 Calderon Apartments priced from $2,095. Delmonico Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,295. Here are the most affordable Rancho apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calderon Apartments | 192 | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Delmonico Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,295 |
| Americana Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $3,359 |
| eaves Creekside | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,790 |
| Brookside | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $3,797 |
| Park Place | South 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3,808 |
| ARLO Mountain View | Plan 1H | 1BR,1BA | $4,119 |
| Greendale Apartments - Fully Renovated | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $4,795 |
| Madera | Plan 1K | 1BR,1BA | $4,804 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho, CA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho area is the $5.43 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Madera in the in the Bedford Square neighborhood starting from $5,942. The second greatest value Rancho apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Montrose starting at $5,731 with a $5.24 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos 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 | $5.43 |
| Montrose | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $5.24 |
| Delmonico Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.40 |
| Park Place | North 2CR | 2BR,2BA | $5.93 |
| Greendale Apartments - Fully Renovated | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $5.10 |
| ARLO Mountain View | Plan 1H | 1BR,1BA | $5.65 |
| Americana Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
| Brookside | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $5.77 |
| 884 Park Dr, Unit 05 | 884 Park Dr | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Calderon Apartments | 192 | Studio ,1BA | $5.24 |
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Rancho, Los Altos, CA
Los Altos 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 Calderon Apartments listed at $2,095.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Apartment is $3,359 at Americana Apartments.
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 $3,295 at Delmonico Apartments.
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