Cheap Homes for Rent in Menlo Park, CA from $2,500 (21 Rentals)

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property at 522 Scott Ave

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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522 Scott Ave, Unit 522

522 Scott Ave
Redwood CityCA94063

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property at 820 Kipling St

$3,690

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$3,690

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Oct 29

820 Kipling St

Palo AltoCA94301

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property at 1232 Laurel Ave

$4,000

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$4,000

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1232 Laurel Ave

East Palo AltoCA94303

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Menlo Park, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Menlo Park, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Menlo Park Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lindenwood$13,850$2,6007
Sharon Height$13,850$2,40011

Cheapest Available Menlo Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Menlo Park, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park in the Duveneck neighborhood priced from $1,650. Woodland Arms in the Duveneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Menlo Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Woodland ArmsUnit 104Studio,1BA$2,295
701 9th Avenue701 9th Avenue - 81BR,1BA$2,300
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$2,395
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, CA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Menlo Park area is the $2.70 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Hawthorne Apartments in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value Menlo Park apartment is the 2x1 Model at Woodland Park starting at $2,800 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Menlo Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Woodland Park2x12BR,1BA$3.16
777 HamiltonCloud1BR,1BA$5.07
2044 Yale St2044 Yale St1BR,1BA$4.26
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.79
Midtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.71
Avenue Two Apartments1B1BR,1BA$3.71
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.04
Woodland ArmsUnit 308Studio ,1BA$4.69
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$4.79

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Menlo Park, CA

Ranked #119

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Menlo Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Menlo Park?

There are currently 1168 Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $13,850. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Menlo Park ranging from $2,500 to $90,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Menlo Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Menlo Park ranges from $2,500 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,814.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Menlo Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Menlo Park range from $4,075 to $11,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $17,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,660 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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