1095 W El Camino Real
SunnyvaleCA94087
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $1,600 (28 Rentals)
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Westport Senior
21301 Point Reyes TerCupertino, CA 95014
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Mathilda Garden Apartments
777 S Mathilda AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Olive Garden Apartments
1081 W Olive AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Castlemont Arms Apartments
1120-1154 W Olive AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Cherryhill
902 W Remington DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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658 Kodiak Ct, Unit 1, Unit 1
658 Kodiak CtSunnyvale, CA 94087
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1273-1279 Parkington Ave
SunnyvaleCA94087
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674 Kirkland Dr
674 Kirkland DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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364-366 W Olive Ave
364-366 W Olive AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Parkwood Apartments
1032 W Remington DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Delmonico Apartments
1240 Dale AveMountain View, CA 94040
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Casa Alberta Apartments
1575 Tenaka PlaceSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Villa Cerise
510 Fall River TerSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Olive West Apartments
1229 Vicente DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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451 Carneros Ave
451 Carneros AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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1248 Brookfield Ave
1248 Brookfield AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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829 Blair Ave
829 Blair AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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141-370 Altair Way
141-370 Altair WaySunnyvale, CA 94086
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South Mary Place Apartments
433-437 S Mary AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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360 W Olive Ave
360 W Olive AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Pacific Plaza
785 Reseda DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
502 Hope Terrace
SunnyvaleCA94087
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Verona Gardens
471 Acalanes DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Sunnyvale Place Apartments
786 Reseda DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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509 Granger Ter
509 Granger TerSunnyvale, CA 94087
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brookside-oaks
1651 Belleville WaySunnyvale, CA 94087
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Solano Apartments
1050 Crestview DrMountain View, CA 94040
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Los Altos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| South Los Altos Studio Apartments | $2,957 | $1,652 | $4,116 |
| South Los Altos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,559 | $2,182 | $6,483 |
| South Los Altos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,247 | $2,500 | $8,140 |
| South Los Altos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,727 | $4,398 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA.
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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. Mathilda Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable South Los Altos apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Westport Senior | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,652 |
| Mathilda Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,125 |
| Verona Gardens | E.K. | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Cherryhill | One Bedroom Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 364-366 W Olive Ave | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| 674 Kirkland Dr | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| Parkwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Villa Cerise | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,745 |
| Brookside Oaks | Albizia | 1BR,1BA | $2,789 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Los Altos, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Los Altos area is the $4.19 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at Selo of Pastoria in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $6,200. The second greatest value South Los Altos apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Casa Alberta Apartments starting at $3,950 with a $3.59 price per square foot in the Community Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Los Altos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Selo of Pastoria | 3 Bedroom 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $4.19 |
| Casa Alberta Apartments | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.59 |
| Olive West Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Village Square Townhouses | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.30 |
| 364-366 W Olive Ave | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Verona Gardens | E.K. | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 658 Kodiak Ct, Unit 1 | 658 Kodiak Ct | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Citra Apartments | 1X1 B | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| Cherryhill | One Bedroom Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| Westport Senior | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Los Altos Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Los Altos?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Los Altos is under $2,789.
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 $2,495, while the average apartment in South Los Altos costs $5,540.
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 $236 which is $5,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Los Altos.
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