
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charleston Terrace Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $400 (54 Rentals)
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Union Plaza Apartments

Altaire

788-796 San Antonio Rd

3171 Loma Verde Pl

702 Clara Dr

723 E Charleston Rd

628-630 Keats Ct

The Midfield Apartments

Layne Court Apartments
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420 James Rd

Palo Alto Gardens

488 James Rd

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Stevenson House

Arastravero Park Apartments

Ramona

4157-4171 Byron St
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Somerset Place Apartments

Del Medio Garden Apartments

Del Medio Manor

Woodview Apartments

2068 San Luis

818 Reinert

550-590 Penny Ln

511 Thompson Ave

505 Thompson Ave

1960 Rock St
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481 Thompson Ave

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Rock Villa Apartments

Newton Square

Baker Mountain View Apartments

2367 Wyandotte St

1434 Rock St

1939 Rock St

2002 W Middlefield Rd

2014 Colony St
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2339 W Middlefield Rd

Ananda Community

Middlefield Manor Apartments

2005 Colony St

Colony Apartments

Wyandotte Apartments

St. Croix Townhomes

440 N Rengstorff Ave

842-844 Independence

z2001 Colony St
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Charleston Terrace, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Terrace Studio Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Charleston Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,291 | $2,450 | $4,190 |
| Charleston Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,417 | $3,000 | $4,290 |
| Charleston Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Charleston Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Charleston Terrace area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Union Plaza Apartments priced from $2,450. Del Medio Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,750. Here are the most affordable Charleston Terrace apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Plaza Apartments | No Availability | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Del Medio Garden Apartments | 250 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
| Somerset Place Apartments | 2x1 U | 2BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $3,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston Terrace, CA
As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charleston Terrace area is the $2.33 price per square foot No Availability Model at Union Plaza Apartments in the in the San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Charleston Terrace apartment is the Townhouse Model at Woodview Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Plaza Apartments | No Availability | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| Somerset Place Apartments | 2x1 D | 2BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| Del Medio Garden Apartments | 250 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston Terrace Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston Terrace Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston Terrace Apartment is $2,450 at Union Plaza Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Charleston Terrace Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charleston Terrace is starting from $2,995 at Somerset Place Apartments.
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