
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,600 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Mountain View area of Mountain View.


1051 Boranda Ave

335-341 Easy St

Mountain View Town Center I & II Apartments

Shoreline Village

eaves Mountain View at Middlefield
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30 Gladys Court

555 W Middlefield Rd

555 W Middlefield Rd

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179 Dalma Dr
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1638 Latham St

248 Pamela

eaves Creekside

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360 Chiquita Renovated 1 Bedroom

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Mountain View Studio Apartments | $2,830 | $1,708 | $3,963 |
| Downtown Mountain View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,159 | $2,300 | $5,258 |
| Downtown Mountain View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,237 | $2,995 | $6,237 |
| Downtown Mountain View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,797 | $4,540 | $7,673 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 25 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| eaves Creekside | S4-198SF | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| 335-341 Easy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-A | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
| eaves Mountain View at Middlefield | 405 | Studio,1BA | $2,497 |
| 30 Gladys Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tillery | Plan 2J | 2BR,2BA | $4.66 |
| Madera | Plan 2D | 2BR,2BA | $5.23 |
| Avalon Mountain View | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
| Park Place | North 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $5.53 |
| 100 Moffett | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $5.95 |
| Brookside | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $5.05 |
| 30 Gladys Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.47 |
| ARLO Mountain View | Plan SA | Studio ,1BA | $5.68 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-A | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| 335-341 Easy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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.
Expert Rental Resources
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