Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,600 (25 Rentals)

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Mariposa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mariposa Apartments

260 Mariposa AveMountain View, CA 94041
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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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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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The Lone Oak Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lone Oak Apartments

178 Centre StMountain View, CA 94041
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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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248 Pamela
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

248 Pamela

248 Pamela DrMountain View, CA 94040
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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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Americana Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Americana Apartments

707 Continental CirMountain 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 eaves Creekside priced from $2,250. 335-341 Easy St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mountain View apartments for rent in Mountain View, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves CreeksideS4-198SFStudio,1BA$2,250
335-341 Easy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-A1BR,1BA$2,425
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield405Studio,1BA$2,497
30 Gladys Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mountain View, CA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mountain View area is the $4.66 price per square foot Plan 2J Model at The Tillery in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $5,476. The second greatest value Downtown Mountain View apartment is the Plan 2D Model at Madera starting at $5,932 with a $5.23 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.
The TilleryPlan 2J2BR,2BA$4.66
MaderaPlan 2D2BR,2BA$5.23
Avalon Mountain ViewA11BR,1BA$4.80
Park PlaceNorth 1BR1BR,1BA$5.53
100 MoffettPlan 1C1BR,1BA$5.95
BrooksideBirch1BR,1BA$5.05
30 Gladys Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.47
ARLO Mountain ViewPlan SAStudio ,1BA$5.68
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-A1BR,1BA$4.21
335-341 Easy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mountain View Apartments

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 $2,300 at 335-341 Easy St.

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 $3,355 at eaves Creekside.

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