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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Los Altos, CA

As of July 31, 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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about South Los Altos

What type of rentals are currently available in South Los Altos?

There are currently 519 Apartments for Rent in South Los Altos, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,652 to $12,200. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Los Altos ranging from $3,400 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Los Altos?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Los Altos ranges from $3,400 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,440.

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