
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA from $400 with Utilities Included (54 Rentals)
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Hawthorne Apartments

Union Plaza Apartments

390 Everett Ave

Stanford Villa

Merrilee Terrace Apartments

Midtown Apartments

Peninsula Park Apartments

The Acacia

488 James Rd
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Hawthorne Gardens

242 Curtner Ave

577 Vista Ave

The Chalet at Curtner

Oak Creek Apartments

1051-1077 Middlefield Rd

Royal Arms Apartments
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University Garden Apartments

425 Page Mill Rd

Park Square Apartments

Surrey House

Mountain View Town Center I & II Apartments

Hidden Garden Apartments

Stanford Garden Apartments

Del Medio Manor
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Woodview Apartments

Del Medio Garden Apartments

Aviana Apartments

Kentfield Apartments

120 Granada Dr

Palo Alto Plaza Apartments

The Shadows Apartments

Paulson Park

The Capri Apartments

Villa De Wright Apartments
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Washington Square Apartments

Mountain View Place

1638 Latham St

Ednamary Apartments

The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments

Menlo Oaks Apartments

The Redwoods

Live Oak Ave

Ananda Community

Fayette Townhouse Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palo Alto?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Studio Apartments | $2,986 | $1,650 | $4,528 |
| Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,305 | $1,185 | $8,320 |
| Palo Alto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,968 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| Palo Alto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,594 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
| Palo Alto 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,850 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Palo Alto, CAPopulation: 66,666
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palo Alto Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Palo Alto?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Palo Alto is at Woodland Park listed at $1,650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Palo Alto Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Palo Alto Apartment is $1,925 at Woodland Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Palo Alto Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Palo Alto is starting from $2,800 at Woodland Park.
What is the most affordable Palo Alto Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Palo Alto Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Plaza and starts from $4,400.
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