Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saint Francis Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,100 (11 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. Cherryhill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,600. 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
CherryhillOne Bedroom Plan B1BR,1BA$2,600
Aviana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,625
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$2,793
Parkwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Francis, CA

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Saint Francis area is the $3.86 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2I Model at Verve in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,688. The second greatest value Saint Francis apartment is the Ponderosa Model at Stanford Villa starting at $4,265 with a $4.06 price per square foot in the Duveneck 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.
VerveTwo Bedroom B2I2BR,2BA$3.86
Stanford VillaPonderosa2BR,2BA$4.06
Maplewood ApartmentsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.90
Balboa Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath + Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$3.87
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$3.49
600 WhismanTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$4.12
RamonaOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.92
Aviana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.83
CherryhillOne Bedroom Plan B1BR,1BA$3.96
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$3.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Saint Francis, Mountain View, CA

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Saint Francis Neighborhood in Mountain View, CA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 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 $3,190.

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 $5,515.

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 $106 which is $5,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Saint Francis.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.