Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,600 (48 Rentals)

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property at 555 W Middlefield Rd

$3,520

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$3,520
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$3,520

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 8

555 W Middlefield Rd

Mountain ViewCA94043

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property at 1625 California St

$3,950

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$3,950
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$3,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1625 California St

Mountain ViewCA94041
property at 482A View St

$4,200

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$4,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

482A View St

Mountain ViewCA94041
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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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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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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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360 Chiquita Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

360 Chiquita Ave

360 Chiquita AveMountain 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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Pamela Drive Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pamela Drive Apartments

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

Americana Apartments

707 Continental CirMountain View, CA 94040

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465 Calderon Avenue
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

465 Calderon Avenue

465 Calderon AveMountain View, CA 94041
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599 Castro
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

599 Castro

599 Castro StMountain View, CA 94041
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ARLO Mountain View
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ARLO Mountain View

1030 Castro StMountain 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 $2,095. Shoreline Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mountain View apartments for rent in Mountain View, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Calderon Apartments192Studio,1BA$2,095
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,495
120 Granada Dr1x11BR,1BA$2,895
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$3,351
BrooksideBirch1BR,1BA$3,740
eaves CreeksideB12BR,1BA$3,795
Park PlaceSouth 1BR1BR,1BA$3,856
100 MoffettPlan 1F1BR,1BA$4,313
The TilleryPlan 1K1BR,1BA$4,552
MaderaPlan 1K1BR,1BA$4,804

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mountain View, CA

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mountain View area is the $5.37 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Madera in the in the Bedford Square neighborhood starting from $5,883. The second greatest value Downtown Mountain View apartment is the North 2CR Model at Park Place starting at $5,722 with a $5.93 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$5.37
Park PlaceNorth 2CR2BR,2BA$5.93
eaves CreeksideB22BR,1BA$4.03
100 MoffettPlan 1D1BR,1BA$6.29
The TilleryPlan 1D1BR,1BA$6.89
BrooksideBirch1BR,1BA$5.67
120 Granada Dr1x11BR,1BA$4.52
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$4.05
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$5.49
Calderon Apartments192Studio ,1BA$5.24

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 $2,495 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 $3,275 at 120 Granada Dr.

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