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

181 Ada Ave

Eagle Park Apartments

Luna Vista

Calderon Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

Hidden Garden Apartments

Park Rich Apartments

Mountain View Town Center I & II Apartments
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eaves Mountain View at Middlefield

120 Granada Dr

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Sevens

30 Gladys Court

87-89 Starr Way

300 Granada

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1600 Villa St, Unit SI FL0-ID1084
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555 W Middlefield Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID3205A

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555 W Middlefield Rd, Unit SI FL3-ID7751A

Brookside

496 Chiquita Ave

Catalyst Mountain View

The Tillery

555 W Middlefield Rd

Montrose

Park Place

Furnished Studio-San Jose - Mountain View
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482A View St

Franklin Street Apartments

Mariposa Apartments

Park Lane Apartments

Paulson Park

179 Dalma Dr

655 Mariposa Avenue Apartments

Villa De Wright Apartments

Washington Square Apartments

The Lone Oak Apartments
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Fernmar

248 Pamela

921-945 High School Way

1638 Latham St

335-341 Easy St

Colony House Apartments

366-372 Camille Ct

Parkview Apartments

360 Chiquita Renovated 1 Bedroom

The Avalon
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Central Mountain View, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Mountain View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Mountain View Studio Apartments | $2,897 | $1,708 | $4,199 |
| Central Mountain View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,440 | $1,185 | $7,770 |
| Central Mountain View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,779 | $3,275 | $10,000+ |
| Central Mountain View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,915 | $5,105 | $8,121 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calderon Apartments | 192 | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Mountain View Town Center I & II Apartments | Building 2 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| Park Rich Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Verona Gardens | C.C. | 1BR,1BA | $2,545 |
| Escape Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| Americana Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3,190 |
| eaves Mountain View at Middlefield | 648 | 1BR,1BA | $3,315 |
| eaves Creekside | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3,435 |
| Catalyst Mountain View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiro | Plan 3A | 3BR,3BA | $4.79 |
| Brookside | Pine | 2BR,2BA | $3.77 |
| Regency at Mountain View | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $4.12 |
| Verona Gardens | C.B. | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| eaves Creekside | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $5.20 |
| eaves Mountain View at Middlefield | 648 | 1BR,1BA | $5.12 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| Americana Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $5.23 |
| Mountain View Town Center I & II Apartments | Building 2 - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
| Calderon Apartments | 192 | Studio ,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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