Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stanford Hills Neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA from $2,400 (25 Rentals)

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729 Roble Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

729 Roble Ave

729 Roble AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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26 Mansion Ct
Studio Apartments

26 Mansion Ct

26 Mansion CtMenlo Park, CA 94025

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1014 Middle Ave
Studio Apartments

1014 Middle Ave

1014 Middle AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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677 Fremont St
2 Bedroom Apartments

677 Fremont St

677 Fremont StMenlo Park, CA 94025
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864 Arbor Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

864 Arbor Rd

864 Arbor RdMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Cardinal Court
Studio Apartments

Cardinal Court

8-12 Cardinal CtMenlo Park, CA 94025
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855 Fremont St
1 Bedroom Apartments

855 Fremont St

855 Fremont StMenlo Park, CA 94025

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780 Arbor Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

780 Arbor Rd

780 Arbor RdMenlo Park, CA 94025
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828 Fremont St
2 Bedroom Apartments

828 Fremont St

828 Fremont StMenlo Park, CA 94025
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620 Fremont St
Studio Apartments

620 Fremont St

620 Fremont StMenlo Park, CA 94025

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Seven Oaks
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Seven Oaks

600 Sharon Park DrMenlo Park, CA 94025
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1-82 Pearce Mitchell Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

1-82 Pearce Mitchell Pl

1-82 Pearce Mitchell PlStanford, CA 94305
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Stanford Hills, Menlo Park, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stanford Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Stanford Hills area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pines Apartments priced from $2,895. Hawthorne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,975. Here are the most affordable Stanford Hills apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo1BR,1BA$2,895
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
Woodside Court3162BR,2BA$3,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stanford Hills, CA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stanford Hills 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 Stanford Hills apartment is the Updated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo Model at The Pines Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $5.97 price per square foot in the Stanford University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stanford Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo1BR,1BA$5.97

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Stanford Hills, Menlo Park, CA

Ranked #8

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Student Apartment and Neighborhood

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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

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Living and Working in San Jose: A Local Experts Guide to the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Joses Top Employers

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San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.