Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,600 (61 Rentals)

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property at 555 W Middlefield Rd

$4,140

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$4,140
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$4,140

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

555 W Middlefield Rd

Mountain ViewCA94043

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property at 482A View St

$4,200

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$4,200
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$4,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

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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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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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 $2,095. Mountain View Town Center I & II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,395. 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
Mountain View Town Center I & II ApartmentsBuilding 2 - StudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,495
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$3,190
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield6481BR,1BA$3,320
eaves CreeksideA31BR,1BA$3,435
BrooksideBirch1BR,1BA$3,699
Park PlaceNorth 1BR1BR,1BA$4,131
ARLO Mountain ViewPlan 1C1BR,1BA$4,227
100 MoffettPlan 1H1BR,1BA$4,867

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mountain View, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mountain View area is the $5.37 price per square foot Plan 2H Model at The Tillery in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $6,162. The second greatest value Downtown Mountain View apartment is the Plan 1C Model at ARLO Mountain View starting at $4,227 with a $5.30 price per square foot in the Central 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 2H2BR,2BA$5.37
ARLO Mountain ViewPlan 1C1BR,1BA$5.30
Park PlaceNorth 1BR1BR,1BA$5.90
eaves CreeksideA31BR,1BA$5.20
BrooksideBirch1BR,1BA$5.60
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield6481BR,1BA$5.12
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$4.05
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$5.23
Mountain View Town Center I & II ApartmentsBuilding 2 - StudioStudio ,1BA$4.79
Calderon Apartments192Studio ,1BA$5.24

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 $2,095.

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 $4,273 at Brookside.

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