
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 94040 ZIP Code of Mountain View, CA from $300 (1 Rental)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the 94040 ZIP Code area of Mountain View.

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 94040?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94040 Studio Apartments | $3,170 | $1,708 | $4,841 |
| 94040 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,210 | $1,185 | $8,790 |
| 94040 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,390 | $2,795 | $11,034 |
| 94040 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,003 | $3,970 | $7,923 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 94040 ZIP Code Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in 94040?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in 94040 is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in 94040?
The cheapest apartment in 94040 is Hickory Village Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in 94040 costs $2,820.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 94040?
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 38 regular apartments in 94040 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 94040?
Cheap apartments in 94040 have an average cost of $1,169 which is $1,651 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in 94040.
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