
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $2,875 (33 Rentals)


Springwood

2226 Deodara Dr

Villa Cerise

Olive Garden Apartments

Olive West Apartments

Bradley Apartments

Cherryhill
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Delmonico Apartments

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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID278

Villages at Cupertino

Parkwood Apartments

Shadowbrook

Casa Alberta Apartments

Foothill Heights
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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID1668

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20800 Homestead Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID1671

The Markham

360 W Olive Ave

Pacific Plaza

691 Ontario Ct

Sunnyvale Place Apartments

1712 Noranda Dr, SV
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South Mary Place Apartments

Solano Apartments

830 Williams Way

Brookside Oaks

10146 Alpine Dr

Innovation on Hollenbeck

457 Carneros Ave

10745 N De Anza Blvd
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Americana Apartments
South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA Local Guide

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 | $3,053 | $1,652 | $3,611 |
| South Los Altos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $2,182 | $6,699 |
South Los Altos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,415 | $2,875 | $8,906 |
| South Los Altos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,021 | $4,769 | $10,000+ |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
Ranked #5
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $3,090, 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.
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