Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,100 (66 Rentals)

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Sevens
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$3,496 - $6,991
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Sevens

777 W Middlefield RdMountain View, CA 94043
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$4,020 - $4,140

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555 W Middlefield Rd

Mountain ViewCA94043

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$4,200

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482A View St

Mountain ViewCA94041
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Mariposa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mariposa Apartments

260 Mariposa AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Park Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane Apartments

520 Walker DrMountain View, CA 94043
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Paulson Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paulson Park

111 Montebello AveMountain View, CA 94043
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179 Dalma Dr
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179 Dalma Dr

179 Dalma DrMountain View, CA 94041
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The Lone Oak Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lone Oak Apartments

178 Centre StMountain View, CA 94041
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Fernmar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fernmar

210 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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248 Pamela
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248 Pamela

248 Pamela DrMountain View, CA 94040
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1638 Latham St
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1638 Latham St

1638 Latham StMountain View, CA 94041
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335-341 Easy St
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335-341 Easy St

335-341 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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Colony House Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colony House Apartments

840 Alice AveMountain View, CA 94041
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366-372 Camille Ct
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366-372 Camille Ct

366-372 Camille CtMountain View, CA 94040
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Parkview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

529 Taylor CtMountain View, CA 94043
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The Avalon
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon

1911 California StMountain View, CA 94040

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Cheapest Available Central Mountain View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Mountain View area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Calderon Apartments priced from $2,095. Mountain View Town Center I & II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Central Mountain View apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Calderon Apartments192Studio,1BA$2,095
Mountain View Town Center I & II ApartmentsBuilding 2 - StudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Park Rich ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,495
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$2,545
Escape Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,995
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$3,190
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield6481BR,1BA$3,315
eaves CreeksideA31BR,1BA$3,435
Catalyst Mountain View1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$3,863

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mountain View, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Mountain View area is the $4.79 price per square foot Plan 3A Model at Hiro in the in the Bedford Square neighborhood starting from $7,009. The second greatest value Central Mountain View apartment is the Pine Model at Brookside starting at $4,148 with a $3.77 price per square foot in the South Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Mountain View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HiroPlan 3A3BR,3BA$4.79
BrooksidePine2BR,2BA$3.77
Regency at Mountain ViewPlan 2A2BR,2BA$4.12
Verona GardensC.B.2BR,1BA$3.82
eaves CreeksideA31BR,1BA$5.20
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield6481BR,1BA$5.12
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$4.05
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$5.23
Mountain View Town Center I & II ApartmentsBuilding 2 - StudioStudio ,1BA$4.79
Calderon Apartments192Studio ,1BA$5.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Mountain View Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Mountain View?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Mountain View is at Calderon Apartments listed at $2,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Mountain View Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Mountain View Apartment is $2,495 at Shoreline Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Mountain View Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Mountain View is starting from $2,995 at Escape Apartments.

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