Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,620 (22 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Mountain View area of Mountain View.

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
Furnished

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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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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335-341 Easy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 Bedroom Apartments

366-372 Camille Ct

366-372 Camille CtMountain View, CA 94040

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Cheapest Available Downtown Mountain View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Mountain View area of Mountain View, CA is a Studio unit found at Calderon Apartments priced from $2,195. eaves Creekside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mountain View apartments for rent in Mountain View, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Calderon Apartments192Studio,1BA$2,195
eaves CreeksideS-SpecialStudio,1BA$2,200
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,495
245 Easy Street1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$3,150
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$3,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mountain View, CA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Mountain View apartment is the North 2AR Model at Park Place starting at $5,658 with a $6.22 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Mountain View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MaderaPlan 2B2BR,2BA$5.77
Park PlaceNorth 2AR2BR,2BA$6.22
100 MoffettPlan 1F1BR,1BA$5.99
245 Easy Street1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$4.34
ARLO Mountain ViewPlan 1H1BR,1BA$5.90
BrooksideBirch1BR,1BA$5.60
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$4.05
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$5.18
Calderon Apartments192Studio ,1BA$5.49
eaves CreeksideS-SpecialStudio ,1BA$11.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mountain View Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Mountain View?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Mountain View is at Calderon Apartments listed at $2,195.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Mountain View is starting from $3,985 at eaves Creekside.

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