Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,600 (30 Rentals)

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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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179 Dalma Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Dalma Dr

179 Dalma DrMountain View, CA 94041
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Fernmar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fernmar

210 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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Calderon Apartments
Studio Apartments

Calderon Apartments

850 Calderon AveMountain View, CA 94041
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465 Calderon Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

465 Calderon Ave

465 Calderon AveMountain View, CA 94041
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1638 Latham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1638 Latham St

1638 Latham StMountain View, CA 94041
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248 Pamela
1 Bedroom Apartments

248 Pamela

248 Pamela DrMountain View, CA 94040
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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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eaves Creekside
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

eaves Creekside

151 Calderon AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Verona Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verona Gardens

471 Acalanes DrSunnyvale, CA 94086

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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 Parkview Apartments priced from $2,010. Shoreline Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Central Mountain View apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview Apartmentss/1Studio,1BA$2,010
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,250
eaves CreeksideA11BR,1BA$2,365
Windemere ApartmentsOne Bed/ One Bed1BR,1BA$2,450
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield405Studio,1BA$2,525
Maplewood ApartmentsPlan S1Studio,1BA$2,525
Birch CreekPlan A11BR,1BA$2,617
30 Gladys Court2 Bedroom-L2BR,1BA$3,050
Americana Apartments1F1BR,1BA$3,084

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mountain View, CA

As of May 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Mountain View area is the $3.93 price per square foot 2H Model at ARLO Mountain View in the in the Central Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,999. The second greatest value Central Mountain View apartment is the Two Bedroom B2J Model at Verve starting at $5,421 with a $4.39 price per square foot in the North 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.
ARLO Mountain View2H2BR,2BA$3.93
VerveTwo Bedroom B2J2BR,2BA$4.39
30 Gladys Court2 Bedroom-L2BR,1BA$3.21
Windemere ApartmentsOne Bed/ One Bed1BR,1BA$3.39
Americana Apartments1F1BR,1BA$4.34
Avalon Mountain ViewA11BR,1BA$4.79
BrooksideBirch1BR,1BA$4.85
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$3.65
Parkview Apartments1/11BR,1BA$4.03
Birch CreekPlan A11BR,1BA$4.76

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Central Mountain View, Mountain View, CA

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Mountain View, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 Parkview Apartments listed at $2,010.

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 $2,250 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 $3,050 at 30 Gladys Court.

What is the most affordable Central Mountain View Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Mountain View Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Americana Apartments and starts from $4,580.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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