
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,100 (42 Rentals)
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Eagle Park Apartments

Luna Vista

Total Monthly Price
523 Walker Dr, Unit 00, Unit 00

Calderon Apartments

Park Square Apartments

Hidden Garden Apartments

273 Mountain View Ave, Unit 1bd
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Park Plaza Apartments

Shoreline Village

120 Granada Dr

Maplewood Apartments

eaves Mountain View at Middlefield

30 Gladys Court

Mountain View Town Center I & II Apartments

Franklin Street Apartments
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Mariposa Apartments

179 Dalma Dr

655 Mariposa Avenue Apartments

Villa De Wright Apartments

Washington Square Apartments

The Lone Oak Apartments

Fernmar

921-945 High School Way
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248 Pamela

1638 Latham St

Colony House Apartments

335-341 Easy St

Parkview Apartments

360 Chiquita Ave

The Avalon

eaves Creekside
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The Huntington Apartments

Rich Avenue Apartments

Solano Apartments

500 W Middlefield Rd

Pamela Drive Apartments

Americana Apartments

914 Mountain View Avenue

Central Park at Whisman Station
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830 Williams Way

Verona Gardens
Old Mountain View, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Mountain View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mountain View Studio Apartments | $2,772 | $1,708 | $4,199 |
| Old Mountain View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,198 | $1,185 | $9,615 |
| Old Mountain View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,523 | $3,490 | $10,000+ |
| Old Mountain View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,758 | $5,105 | $7,923 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA.
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Cheapest Available Old Mountain View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Mountain View area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Calderon Apartments priced from $2,095. Verona Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Old Mountain View apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calderon Apartments | 192 | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Verona Gardens | E.K. | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Maplewood Apartments | Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,605 |
| eaves Mountain View at Middlefield | 405 | Studio,1BA | $2,637 |
| eaves Creekside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,715 |
| Americana Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $3,108 |
| Brookside | Olive | 1BR,1BA | $3,256 |
| Park Place | North Studio A | Studio,1BA | $3,283 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Mountain View, CA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Mountain View area is the $4.96 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at Montrose in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $5,431. The second greatest value Old Mountain View apartment is the E.K. Model at Verona Gardens starting at $2,495 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Mountain View apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.96 |
| Verona Gardens | E.K. | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Catalyst Mountain View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $4.77 |
| Americana Apartments | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $4.78 |
| Regency at Mountain View | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| Brookside | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $5.20 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| eaves Creekside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.22 |
| Maplewood Apartments | Plan S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.05 |
| 523 Walker Dr, Unit 00 | 523 Walker Dr | Studio ,1BA | $4.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Mountain View, Mountain View, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Mountain View Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Mountain View?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Mountain View is at Calderon Apartments listed at $2,095.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Mountain View Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Mountain View Apartment is $2,495 at Shoreline Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Mountain View Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Mountain View is starting from $3,745 at eaves Creekside.
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