Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $1,600 (63 Rentals)

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481 On Mathilda
$3,206 - $5,144
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481 On Mathilda

481 S Mathilda AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Naya
$3,887 - $5,412
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Naya

1095 W El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087
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1630 Ottawa Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1630 Ottawa Court

1630 Ottawa CtSunnyvale, CA 94087
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1248 Brookfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1248 Brookfield Ave

1248 Brookfield AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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141-370 Altair Way
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141-370 Altair Way

141-370 Altair WaySunnyvale, CA 94086
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360 W Olive Ave
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360 W Olive Ave

360 W Olive AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Pacific Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Plaza

785 Reseda DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Verona Gardens
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Verona Gardens

471 Acalanes DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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674 Kirkland Dr
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674 Kirkland Dr

674 Kirkland DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Los Altos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Los Altos area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Westport Senior priced from $1,652. Verona Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,545. Here are the most affordable South Los Altos apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westport SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,652
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$2,545
Casa Alberta ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,695
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,745
CherryhillTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,095
Parkwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3,145
ParallelPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,206
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$3,271
Delmonico Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$3,295
Glenbrook ApartmentsA Junior- One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Los Altos, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Los Altos area is the $4.36 price per square foot 4m.2A5 Model at 481 On Mathilda in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,089. The second greatest value South Los Altos apartment is the Pine Model at Brookside starting at $4,098 with a $3.73 price per square foot in the South Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Los Altos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
481 On Mathilda4m.2A52BR,2BA$4.36
BrooksidePine2BR,2BA$3.73
The MarkhamPlan 2FR2BR,2BA$4.44
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.70
Forge Homestead ApartmentsB - Available Now2BR,2BA$4.61
Delmonico Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.40
Verona GardensC.B.2BR,1BA$3.82
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
CherryhillTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.79
Westport SeniorStudioStudio ,1BA$3.14

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for San Jose, California. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Verona Gardens which is listed at $2,545, while the average apartment in South Los Altos costs $5,365.

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 $206 which is $5,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Los Altos.

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