
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Menlo Oaks Neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA from $1,100 (29 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Menlo Oaks area of Menlo Park.


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Menlo Oaks, Menlo Park, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Menlo Oaks?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Menlo Oaks Studio Apartments | $3,112 | $2,100 | $3,926 |
Menlo Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,385 | $1,741 | $4,843 |
Menlo Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,628 | $1,189 | $6,755 |
Menlo Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $2,369 | $3,475 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Menlo Oaks Neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA.
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Cheapest Available Menlo Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Menlo Oaks area of San Jose, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Middlefield Junction priced from $1,189. Partridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Menlo Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Middlefield Junction | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $1,189 |
Partridge | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Garden Oaks Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
Mia Palo Alto | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $3,449 |
777 Hamilton | Java | 1BR,1BA | $3,469 |
The Marc | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $5,392 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Oaks, CA
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Menlo Oaks area is the $5.71 price per square foot Plan B Model at The Marc in the in the West Atherton neighborhood starting from $5,392. The second greatest value Menlo Oaks apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Garden Oaks Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the West Atherton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Menlo Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Marc | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $5.71 |
Garden Oaks Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
777 Hamilton | Java | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
Middlefield Junction | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Partridge | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.67 |
Mia Palo Alto | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $7.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMenlo Oaks, Menlo Park, CA
Ranked #13
Among neighborhoods in Menlo Park, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Menlo Oaks Neighborhood in Menlo Park, CA
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Menlo Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Menlo Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Menlo Oaks is under $5,392.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Menlo Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Menlo Oaks is Middlefield Junction which is listed at $1,741, while the average apartment in Menlo Oaks costs $4,708.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Menlo Oaks?
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 3 regular apartments in Menlo Oaks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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