Cheap Homes for Rent in the Menlo Oaks Neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA from $4,500 (18 Rentals)

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property at 610 Gilbert Ave

$4,500

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$4,500
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 29

610 Gilbert Ave, Unit Gilbert 28

610 Gilbert Ave
Menlo ParkCA94025

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property at 615 Gilbert Ave

$5,440

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$5,440
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$5,440

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Aug 19

615 Gilbert Ave

Menlo ParkCA94025

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Menlo Oaks, Menlo Park, CA Local Guide

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 $1,650. Woodland Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Menlo Oaks apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Woodland ArmsUnit 104Studio,1BA$2,295
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$2,395
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,425
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo1BR,1BA$2,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Oaks, CA

As of July 28, 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 2x1 Model at Woodland Park starting at $2,800 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Menlo Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Woodland Park2x12BR,1BA$3.16
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.79
ROEN Menlo ParkPlan 1A1BR,1BA$5.34
Midtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.71
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.04
LumeS6Studio ,1BA$5.37
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo1BR,1BA$5.36
Woodland ArmsUnit 308Studio ,1BA$4.69
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$4.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Menlo Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Menlo Oaks?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Menlo Oaks, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $13,850. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Menlo Oaks ranging from $4,500 to $5,970.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Menlo Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Menlo Oaks ranges from $4,500 to $5,970 with an average monthly rent of $5,102.

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