Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charleston Meadow Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,100 (35 Rentals)

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The Acacia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Acacia

231 Grant AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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488 James Rd
Studio Apartments

488 James Rd

488 James RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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431 Dinahs Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Dinahs Ct

431 Dinahs CtPalo Alto, CA 94306

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Mariposa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mariposa Apartments

260 Mariposa AveMountain View, CA 94041
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King Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Apartments

2000 California StMountain View, CA 94040

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The Capri Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Capri Apartments

2030 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Atrium Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Court

1990 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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Mountain View Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View Place

2275 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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Mayfield Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Apartments

2483-2491 Whitney DrMountain View, CA 94043
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1638 Latham St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1638 Latham St

1638 Latham StMountain View, CA 94041
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Ednamary Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ednamary Apartments

1765-1785 Ednamary WayMountain View, CA 94040
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2020 California St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2020 California St

2020 California StMountain View, CA 94040

Charleston Meadow, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charleston Meadow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Charleston Meadow area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Paulson Park priced from $1,884. Hidden Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Charleston Meadow apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paulson Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,884
Hidden Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
All Single Story Apartment CommunityMonte Sierra Apartments - Single-Story Studio A...Studio,1BA$2,095
260 Chiquita Ave Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Del Medio ManorStudio 520sqftStudio,1BA$2,300
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$2,395
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,495
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston Meadow, CA

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston Meadow area is the $3.70 price per square foot 3BR Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Charleston Meadow apartment is the 3277 Alma St Model at 3277 Alma St, Unit 3277 starting at $3,595 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston Meadow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Plaza3BR3BR,2BA$3.70
3277 Alma St, Unit 32773277 Alma St2BR,1BA$2.57
Birch CreekPlan B12BR,2BA$3.57
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
3133 Alma St, Unit 31333133 Alma St2BR,1BA$3.51
120 Granada Dr2x12BR,1BA$3.33
1906 Rock St Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.55
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.59
260 Chiquita Ave Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
Paulson Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Charleston Meadow, Palo Alto, CA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Charleston Meadow, Palo Alto, and the greater San Jose area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Charleston Meadow Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston Meadow Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Charleston Meadow?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charleston Meadow is under $2,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charleston Meadow?

The cheapest apartment in Charleston Meadow is Paulson Park which is listed at $1,884, while the average apartment in Charleston Meadow costs $8,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charleston Meadow?

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 4 regular apartments in Charleston Meadow 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 Charleston Meadow?

Cheap apartments in Charleston Meadow have an average cost of $217 which is $8,733 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charleston Meadow.

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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