
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Menlo Oaks Neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA from $1,600 (11 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Menlo Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Oaks Studio Apartments | $3,163 | $1,650 | $4,973 |
| Menlo Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,979 | $2,400 | $6,749 |
| Menlo Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,299 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Menlo Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,576 | $4,075 | $10,000+ |
| Menlo Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,850 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 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 1 Bed unit found at Woodland Park priced from $2,010. Woodland Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,345. Here are the most affordable Menlo Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,010 |
| Woodland Arms | Unit 104 | Studio,1BA | $2,345 |
| Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
| Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
| The Pines Apartments | Updated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo | 1BR,1BA | $2,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Oaks, CA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Menlo Oaks 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 Oaks apartment is the Plan 2A Model at ROEN Menlo Park starting at $4,649 with a $4.74 price per square foot in the Friendly Acres 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| ROEN Menlo Park | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $4.74 |
| Woodland Park | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 518 Byron St, Unit Rear | 518 Byron St | 1BR,1BA | $4.12 |
| Parker Palo Alto | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.79 |
| 390 Everett Ave, Unit 5R | 390 Everett Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| The Pines Apartments | Updated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo | 1BR,1BA | $5.36 |
| Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio ,1BA | $5.19 |
| Woodland Arms | Unit 104 | Studio ,1BA | $4.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Menlo Oaks Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Menlo Oaks?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Menlo Oaks is at Woodland Arms listed at $2,345.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Menlo Oaks Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Menlo Oaks Apartment is $2,010 at Woodland Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Menlo Oaks Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Menlo Oaks is starting from $2,750 at Woodland Park.
What is the most affordable Menlo Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Menlo Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parker Palo Alto and starts from $4,895.
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