
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $2,182 (43 Rentals)


Casa Alberta Apartments

Westport Senior

1213 W McKinley Ave, Unit 1213 W. McKinley Ave.

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1015 W Olive Ave, Unit 1

Olive Garden Apartments

Olive West Apartments

Castlemont Arms Apartments
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Mathilda Garden Apartments

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674 Kirkland Dr

Delmonico Apartments

364-366 W Olive Ave

Villages at Cupertino

Cherryhill

Parkwood Apartments

Shadowbrook
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10870 N Stelling Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID382

Glenbrook Apartments

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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID443

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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID442

The Markham

Village Green Apartments

Forge Homestead Apartments

Citra Apartments
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10870 N Stelling Rd, Unit SI FL2-ID371

Brookside

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Naya

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481 On Mathilda

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745 S Bernardo Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID731

1248 Brookfield Ave

1630 Ottawa Court
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141-370 Altair Way

Del Prado II Apartments

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Bernardo Apartments

Verona Gardens

Brookside Oaks

Pamela Drive Apartments

Parallel
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Americana Apartments

829 Blair Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Los Altos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Los Altos Studio Apartments | $3,061 | $1,652 | $3,611 |
South Los Altos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,574 | $2,182 | $6,699 |
| South Los Altos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,473 | $2,795 | $9,208 |
| South Los Altos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,952 | $4,769 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
Mountain View High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Los Altos Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Los Altos?
The cheapest apartment in South Los Altos is Olive West Apartments which is listed at $2,330, while the average apartment in South Los Altos costs $5,565.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Los Altos?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in South Los Altos that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Los Altos?
Cheap apartments in South Los Altos have an average cost of $183 which is $5,382 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Los Altos.
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