2295 Homestead Rd
Los AltosCA94024
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $1,652 (36 Rentals)
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$3,145 - $4,0251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Springwood
2270 Homestead CtLos Altos, CA 94024
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$1,652 - $2,182Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
Westport Senior
21301 Point Reyes TerCupertino, CA 95014
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Castlemont Arms Apartments
1120-1154 W Olive AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
1744 Noranda Dr, Unit #2
1744 Noranda Dr
SunnyvaleCA94087
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$2,575 - $3,1901 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 26
Olive Garden Apartments
1081 W Olive AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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$2,745 - $2,7751 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
364-366 W Olive Ave
364-366 W Olive AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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$2,795 - $3,7951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Delmonico Apartments
1240 Dale AveMountain View, CA 94040
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$2,800 - $4,1501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Casa Alberta Apartments
1575 Tenaka PlaceSunnyvale, CA 94087
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$2,8701 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 24
Olive West Apartments
1229 Vicente DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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$2,875 - $2,9152 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
Villa Cerise
510 Fall River TerSunnyvale, CA 94087
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$2,950
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Base Rent$2,950
Total Monthly Price$2,950
1733 Noranda Dr, Unit One
1733 Noranda DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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$2,984 - $5,680Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Villages at Cupertino
20875 Valley Green DrCupertino, CA 95014
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$2,995 - $3,6951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Parkwood Apartments
1032 W Remington DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Bradley Apartments
1632 Hollenbeck AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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$3,110
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Base Rent$3,110
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877 Heatherstone Way, Unit SI FL2-ID443
877 Heatherstone WayMountain View, CA 94040
1732 Noranda Dr
SunnyvaleCA94087
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Del Prado I Apartments
301 Acalanes DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
1248 Brookfield Ave
1248 Brookfield 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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654 Kirkland Drive
654 Kirkland DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Pacific Plaza
785 Reseda DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Del Prado II Apartments
407 Acalanes DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Sunnyvale Place Apartments
786 Reseda DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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2 Bedroom Apartments
400 - 1616 Queen Charlotte Dr
1616 Queen Charlotte DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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1 Bedroom Apartments
674 Kirkland Dr
674 Kirkland DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Solano Apartments
1050 Crestview DrMountain View, CA 94040
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Quebec
1592 Quebec CtSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Brookside Oaks
1651 Belleville WaySunnyvale, CA 94087
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Verona Gardens
471 Acalanes DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Americana Apartments
707 Continental CirMountain View, CA 94040
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The Flats (Retail F- Block 1)
350 W McKinley AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Pamela Drive Apartments
225 Pamela DrMountain View, CA 94040
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2 Bedroom Apartments
830 Williams Way
830 Williams WayMountain View, CA 94040
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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 | $3,150 | $1,652 | $3,607 |
| South Los Altos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,774 | $2,182 | $7,148 |
| South Los Altos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,503 | $2,875 | $8,575 |
| South Los Altos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,435 | $3,795 | $7,000 |
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There are currently 36 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 1 Bed unit found at 654 Kirkland Drive priced from $2,300. 364-366 W Olive Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,745. 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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| 654 Kirkland Drive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,300 |
| 364-366 W Olive Ave | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2,745 |
| Parkwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2,995 |
| Americana Apartments | 1A | 1BR, 1BA | $3,057 |
| Delmonico Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $3,095 |
| Brookside Oaks | Plan 1C | 1BR, 1BA | $3,257 |
| Villages at Cupertino | Plan 1B - Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $3,419 |
| Village Green Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $3,445 |
| Glenbrook Apartments | A Junior- One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $3,495 |
| Brookside | Olive | 1BR, 1BA | $3,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Los Altos, CA
As of September 22, 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 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 in the Community Center neighborhood starting at $3,850 with a $3.50 price per square foot. 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 | $3.50 |
| Springwood | B | 2BR, 2BA | $3.93 |
| Brookside | Palm | 2BR, 1.5BA | $4.49 |
| Delmonico Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR, 1.5BA | $3.33 |
| 364-366 W Olive Ave | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $3.35 |
| Cherryhill | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR, 1BA | $4.41 |
| Village Green Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $4.47 |
| 654 Kirkland Drive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $3.54 |
| Mathilda Garden Apartments | 1-Bed x 1-Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $4.24 |
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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 654 Kirkland Drive which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in South Los Altos costs $4,238.
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 $4,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Los Altos.
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