Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stanford Hills Neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA from $2,200 (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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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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1039 Fremont St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1039 Fremont St

1039 Fremont StMenlo 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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620 Fremont St
Studio Apartments

620 Fremont St

620 Fremont StMenlo 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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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 $2,795. 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$2,795
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
347-367 Everett Ave1x11BR,1BA$2,995
Woodside Court3162BR,2BA$3,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stanford Hills, CA

As of April 28, 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 1x1 Model at 347-367 Everett Ave starting at $2,995 with a $4.83 price per square foot in the Duveneck 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
347-367 Everett Ave1x11BR,1BA$4.83
The Pines ApartmentsPremier 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Stanford Hills, Menlo Park, CA

Ranked #7

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stanford Hills Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanford Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanford Hills Apartment is $2,795 at The Pines Apartments.

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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.