Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,185 (31 Rentals)

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property at 217 Ada Ave
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
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217 Ada Ave

Mountain ViewCA94043

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Mariposa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mariposa Apartments

260 Mariposa AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Luna Vista
Studio Apartments

Luna Vista

950 W El Camino RealMountain View, CA 94040

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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

248 Pamela

248 Pamela DrMountain View, CA 94040
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1638 Latham St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1638 Latham St

1638 Latham StMountain View, CA 94041
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eaves Creekside
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

eaves Creekside

151 Calderon AveMountain View, CA 94041
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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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335-341 Easy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

335-341 Easy St

335-341 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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366-372 Camille Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

366-372 Camille Ct

366-372 Camille CtMountain View, CA 94040
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The Avalon
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avalon

1911 California StMountain View, CA 94040

Central Mountain View, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

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 $2,195. Shoreline Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Central Mountain View apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Calderon Apartments192Studio,1BA$2,195
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,495
Park Rich ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,495
245 Easy Street1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$3,150
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$3,160
Regency at Mountain ViewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,347
Parkview Apartments2/22BR,2BA$3,395
BrooksideBirch1BR,1BA$3,699
Catalyst Mountain View1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$3,724
Park PlaceNorth 1BR1BR,1BA$4,181

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mountain View, CA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Mountain View area is the $5.77 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Madera in the in the Bedford Square neighborhood starting from $6,315. The second greatest value Central Mountain View apartment is the Plan 1A2 Model at Hiro starting at $4,788 with a $5.31 price per square foot in the Bedford Square 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.
MaderaPlan 2B2BR,2BA$5.77
HiroPlan 1A21BR,1BA$5.31
245 Easy Street1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$4.34
Regency at Mountain ViewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.78
BrooksideBirch1BR,1BA$5.45
Catalyst Mountain View1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$5.66
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$4.05
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$5.18
Parkview Apartments2/22BR,2BA$5.71
Calderon Apartments192Studio ,1BA$5.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Mountain View, Mountain View, CA

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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 $2,195.

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 $3,395 at Parkview Apartments.

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