
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 | $3,041 | $1,800 | $3,900 |
| Menlo Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,696 | $1,800 | $7,252 |
| Menlo Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,745 | $2,840 | $10,000+ |
| Menlo Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,532 | $4,075 | $10,000+ |
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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 Studio unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,675. Sutter Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Menlo Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
| Sutter Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
| The Pines Apartments | Updated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Oaks, CA
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Menlo Oaks area is the $4.48 price per square foot Plan 3A Model at ROEN Menlo Park in the in the Friendly Acres neighborhood starting from $5,597. The second greatest value Menlo Oaks apartment is the Premier 3 Bedroom Model at Noel Oaks Apartments starting at $5,295 with a $4.43 price per square foot in the Pine Forest 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROEN Menlo Park | Plan 3A | 3BR,2BA | $4.48 |
| Noel Oaks Apartments | Premier 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $4.43 |
| Hawthorne Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Woodland Park | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| Garden Oaks Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| Parker Palo Alto | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
| Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| Sutter Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 864 Arbor Rd, Unit 1 | 864 Arbor Rd | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
| Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio ,1BA | $4.39 |
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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 Park listed at $1,675.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Menlo Oaks Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Menlo Oaks Apartment is $1,800 at Sutter Gardens.
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 $2,840 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 Woodland Park and starts from $4,075.
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