Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA from $1,800 (26 Rentals)

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$3,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 15

260 Linfield Dr, Unit 2, Unit 2

260 Linfield Dr
Menlo ParkCA94025
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670 Live Oak Ave
Studio Apartments

670 Live Oak Ave

670 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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The Atherton Oaks
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Atherton Oaks

425 Encinal AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Live Oak Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Ave

765-785 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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857 Partridge Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

857 Partridge Ave

857 Partridge AveMenlo Park, CA 94025

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1466 San Antonio
2 Bedroom Apartments

1466 San Antonio

1466 San Antonio AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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124 Buckthorn Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Buckthorn Way

124 Buckthorn WayMenlo 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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$3,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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260 Linfield Dr

Menlo ParkCA94025
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Hawthorne Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Woodside Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Palms

1008 Woodside RdRedwood City, CA 94061
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Woodside South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside South

15 Atherwood AveRedwood City, CA 94061

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Oak Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Apartments

1600 Sand Hill RdPalo Alto, CA 94304
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University Heights, Menlo Park, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo1BR,1BA$2,795
Woodside Court3162BR,2BA$3,095
Seven OaksH2BR,1BA$4,695
Springline2Bed/2Bath D -Signature2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seven OaksH2BR,1.5BA$4.74
Springline2Bed/2Bath D -Signature2BR,2BA$10.00
The Pines ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.97

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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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University Heights, Menlo Park, CA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including University Heights, Menlo Park, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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.

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