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

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Saint Francis, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$2,395
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,495
CherryhillOne Bedroom Plan B1BR,1BA$2,500
Maplewood ApartmentsPlan S1Studio,1BA$2,605
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield405Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Balboa Apartments3X2 Washer No Reno Large3BR,2BA$2.84
VerveTwo Bedroom B2J2BR,2BA$4.76
Birch CreekPlan B12BR,2BA$3.95
Aviana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.67
Somerset Place Apartments2x1 U2BR,1BA$4.24
CherryhillOne Bedroom Plan B1BR,1BA$3.81
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$4.05
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$3.99
30 Gladys Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.47
Latham Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$4.58

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Saint Francis, Mountain View, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.