Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,600 (56 Rentals)

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property at 820 Jackson St

$5,700

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$5,700
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$5,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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820 Jackson St

Mountain ViewCA94043
property at 822 Jackson St

$5,700

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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822 Jackson St

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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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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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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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
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield405Studio,1BA$2,627
eaves CreeksideA11BR,1BA$2,705
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$3,099
BrooksideOlive1BR,1BA$3,256
Park PlaceNorth Studio AStudio,1BA$3,283
100 MoffettPlan 1C1BR,1BA$4,011
MaderaPlan 1K1BR,1BA$4,188
The TilleryPlan 2E2BR,2BA$5,933

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mountain View, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mountain View area is the $5.37 price per square foot Plan 2E Model at The Tillery in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $5,933. The second greatest value Downtown Mountain View apartment is the Plan 1B Model at Madera starting at $4,363 with a $5.74 price per square foot in the Bedford Square 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 2E2BR,2BA$5.37
MaderaPlan 1B1BR,1BA$5.74
BrooksideBirch1BR,1BA$5.20
100 MoffettPlan 1A1BR,1BA$6.17
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$4.05
Americana Apartments1A1BR,1BA$5.08
eaves CreeksideA11BR,1BA$5.20
Park PlaceNorth Studio AStudio ,1BA$7.58
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield405Studio ,1BA$6.49
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 $3,775 at eaves Creekside.

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