
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA from $1,800 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University Heights area of Menlo Park.


The Pines Apartments

3618 Alameda Apartments

Laurel Court Apartments

838 Roble Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID1896

Menlo Pointe Apartments
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260 Linfield Dr, Unit 2, Unit 2

670 Live Oak Ave

The Atherton Oaks

1047 El Camino Real

Live Oak Ave

857 Partridge Ave
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1466 San Antonio

1580 San Antonio Avenue

124 Buckthorn Way

East Creek Apartments

Sand Hill Place Apartments

Sharon Grove Apartments
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Seven Oaks

260 Linfield Dr

Woodside Court

Hawthorne Gardens

Woodside Palms

Woodside South
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Oak Creek Apartments

1705 Montgomery Ave
University Heights, Menlo Park, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Heights Studio Apartments | $3,958 | $2,795 | $7,491 |
| University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,189 | $2,600 | $7,977 |
| University Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,018 | $3,095 | $10,000+ |
| University Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,797 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Heights Neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA.
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Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pines Apartments priced from $2,795. Woodside Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,095. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines Apartments | Updated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Woodside Court | 316 | 2BR,2BA | $3,095 |
| Seven Oaks | H | 2BR,1BA | $4,695 |
| Springline | 2Bed/2Bath D -Signature | 2BR,2BA | $9,288 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, CA
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $4.74 price per square foot H Model at Seven Oaks in the in the Stanford University neighborhood starting from $4,695. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 2Bed/2Bath D -Signature Model at Springline starting at $9,288 with a $10.00 price per square foot in the Pine Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Oaks | H | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.74 |
| Springline | 2Bed/2Bath D -Signature | 2BR,2BA | $10.00 |
| The Pines Apartments | Remodeled 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.97 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Heights, Menlo Park, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $2,795 at The Pines Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Heights is starting from $3,095 at Woodside Court.
Expert Rental Resources
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
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