
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,600 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Mountain View area of Mountain View.


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Downtown Mountain View, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Mountain View?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Mountain View Studio Apartments | $3,443 | $2,325 | $4,800 |
Downtown Mountain View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,018 | $2,250 | $5,820 |
Downtown Mountain View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,436 | $2,695 | $7,425 |
Downtown Mountain View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,127 | $3,395 | $7,934 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Highlander priced from $2,195. Shoreline Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mountain View apartments for rent in Mountain View, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Highlander | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
eaves Creekside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,430 |
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield | 648 | 1BR,1BA | $2,865 |
30 Gladys Court | 2 Bedroom-L | 2BR,1BA | $3,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mountain View, CA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mountain View area is the $4.89 price per square foot 3A Model at Avelle in the in the North Los Altos neighborhood starting from $7,050. The second greatest value Downtown Mountain View apartment is the 2H Model at ARLO Mountain View starting at $4,999 with a $3.93 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avelle | 3A | 3BR,2BA | $4.89 |
ARLO Mountain View | 2H | 2BR,2BA | $3.93 |
Verve | Two Bedroom B2J | 2BR,2BA | $4.22 |
Madera | Plan 2D | 2BR,2BA | $4.86 |
30 Gladys Court | 2 Bedroom-L | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
The Highlander | 1x1L | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
Americana Apartments | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
The Hadley | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $5.63 |
Brookside | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $4.86 |
Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
Getting Around the Downtown Mountain View Neighborhood in Mountain View, CA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
53 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Park Place listed at $3,220.
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 $2,195 at The Highlander.
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 $2,695 at The Highlander.
What is the most affordable Downtown Mountain View Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Mountain View Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Highlander and starts from $3,395.
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