
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saint Francis Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,100 (12 Rentals)
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Luna Vista

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The Villa Monte Apartments

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Surrey House

Shoreline Village

655 Mariposa Avenue Apartments

Palm Villa

Cherryhill
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Saint Francis, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Saint Francis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Studio Apartments | $3,123 | $1,708 | $4,088 |
| Saint Francis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,098 | $1,185 | $7,578 |
| Saint Francis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,332 | $2,795 | $9,512 |
| Saint Francis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,453 | $3,995 | $7,923 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Saint Francis Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA.
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Cheapest Available Saint Francis Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Saint Francis area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Surrey House priced from $2,395. Shoreline Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Saint Francis apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Cherryhill | One Bedroom Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Maplewood Apartments | Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,605 |
| eaves Mountain View at Middlefield | 405 | Studio,1BA | $2,607 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Francis, CA
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint Francis area is the $2.84 price per square foot 3X2 Washer No Reno Large Model at Balboa Apartments in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,595. The second greatest value Saint Francis apartment is the Two Bedroom B2J Model at Verve starting at $5,883 with a $4.76 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Francis apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Apartments | 3X2 Washer No Reno Large | 3BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Verve | Two Bedroom B2J | 2BR,2BA | $4.76 |
| Birch Creek | Plan B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.95 |
| Aviana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Somerset Place Apartments | 2x1 U | 2BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| Cherryhill | One Bedroom Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| Shoreline Village | One Bedroom 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| 30 Gladys Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.47 |
| Latham Court Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSaint Francis, Mountain View, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Francis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Saint Francis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Saint Francis is under $3,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Saint Francis?
The cheapest apartment in Saint Francis is Surrey House which is listed at $2,395, while the average apartment in Saint Francis costs $5,578.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Saint Francis?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Saint Francis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Saint Francis?
Cheap apartments in Saint Francis have an average cost of $115 which is $5,463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Saint Francis.
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