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property at 697 Menlo Ave

697 Menlo Ave

Menlo ParkCA94025

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Menlo Park, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Menlo Park, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/10/2025

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
Sharon Height$7,087$1,9506
Lindenwood$8,690$2,5006

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 $1,735. Coleman Apartments in the Duveneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Menlo Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,735
Coleman Apartmentscola11BR,1BA$2,195
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, CA

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Menlo Park area is the $3.10 price per square foot 3 bedroom ; 2 bath Model at Briarwood Manor in the in the Pine Forest neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Menlo Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Garden Oaks Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the Lindenwood 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.
Briarwood Manor3 bedroom ; 2 bath3BR,2BA$3.10
Garden Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.29
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.71
Hampshire2x12BR,1BA$3.83
2042 Yale St2042 Yale St1BR,1BA$3.99
Midtown ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.04
Stanford Garden ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything!1BR,1BA$3.50
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99
Coleman Apartmentscola11BR,1BA$3.66
Woodland ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$3.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Menlo Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Menlo Park?

There are currently 1173 Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,735 to $12,120. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Menlo Park ranging from $1,950 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 $1,950 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,408.

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 $5,095 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $19,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,780 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,800.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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