Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whisman Station Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,000 (54 Rentals)

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Park Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane Apartments

520 Walker DrMountain View, CA 94043
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179 Dalma Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Dalma Dr

179 Dalma DrMountain View, CA 94041
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Fernmar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fernmar

210 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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Calderon Apartments
Studio Apartments

Calderon Apartments

850 Calderon AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Monte Sierra Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Sierra Apartments

1901 Montecito AveMountain View, CA 94043
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1638 Latham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1638 Latham St

1638 Latham StMountain View, CA 94041
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248 Pamela
1 Bedroom Apartments

248 Pamela

248 Pamela DrMountain View, CA 94040
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335-341 Easy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

335-341 Easy St

335-341 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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Iris Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Park Apartments

611 Iris AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Plaza Studios
Studio Apartments

Plaza Studios

181 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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280 W California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 W California Ave

280 W California AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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1248 Brookfield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1248 Brookfield Ave

1248 Brookfield AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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829 Blair Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

829 Blair Ave

829 Blair AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Whisman Station, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Whisman Station Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Whisman Station area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Borregas Court Apartments priced from $1,200. Orchard Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,927. Here are the most affordable Whisman Station apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Parkview Apartmentss/1Studio,1BA$2,010
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,195
Mathilda Garden Apartments1-Bed x 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,250
Charles Ave Retail1br 650 sf1BR,1BA$2,295
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$2,395
Olive Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whisman Station, CA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Whisman Station area is the $2.89 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Encinal Place in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,125. The second greatest value Whisman Station apartment is the 3-Bedrooms, 2.5-Bathrooms Model at Del Prado I Apartments starting at $3,600 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whisman Station apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encinal Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.89
Del Prado I Apartments3-Bedrooms, 2.5-Bathrooms3BR,2.5BA$3.35
364-366 W Olive Ave2x12BR,1BA$3.15
30 Gladys Court2 Bedroom-L2BR,1BA$3.21
120 Granada Dr2x12BR,1BA$3.56
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$3.19
The Highlander1x1L1BR,1BA$3.37
Windemere ApartmentsOne Bed/ One Bed1BR,1BA$3.43
Olive Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.61
Charles Ave Retail1br 650 sf1BR,1BA$3.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Whisman Station, Mountain View, CA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Mountain View, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mountain View. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Whisman Station Neighborhood in Mountain View, CA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whisman Station Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Whisman Station?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Whisman Station is under $2,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whisman Station?

The cheapest apartment in Whisman Station is Orchard Gardens which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Whisman Station costs $6,560.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Whisman Station?

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 12 regular apartments in Whisman Station 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 Whisman Station?

Cheap apartments in Whisman Station have an average cost of $302 which is $6,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whisman Station.

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