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Menlo Park, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Menlo Park, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2025

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$5,947$5,9002
Lindenwood$6,375$5,0002

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 Lindenwood neighborhood priced from $1,650. Avenue Two Apartments in the Friendly Acres neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,225. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Menlo Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Avenue Two ApartmentsSStudio,1BA$2,225
Mosaic Apartments1 Bedroom w/Wood floors and Balcony1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, CA

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Menlo Park area is the $2.79 price per square foot 2-2 Apartment Model at Woodland Park in the in the Lindenwood neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Menlo Park apartment is the H Model at Seven Oaks starting at $4,695 with a $4.74 price per square foot in the Stanford University 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.
Woodland Park2-2 Apartment2BR,2BA$2.79
Seven OaksH2BR,1.5BA$4.74
ROEN Menlo ParkPlan 2A2BR,2BA$4.25
Parker Palo AltoTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.85
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.71
777 HamiltonJava1BR,1BA$4.70
Anton MenloResidence 121BR,1BA$4.91
Mosaic Apartments1 Bedroom w/Wood floors and Balcony1BR,1BA$3.68
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99
Avenue Two ApartmentsSStudio ,1BA$4.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Menlo Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Menlo Park?

There are currently 1200 Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $13,410. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Menlo Park ranging from $1,100 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 $1,100 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,982.

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 $4,950 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $13,080. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,970 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,880.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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