Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Community Center Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (65 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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$3,690

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Oct 29

820 Kipling St

Palo AltoCA94301

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The Acacia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Acacia

231 Grant AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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The Chalet at Curtner
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Chalet at Curtner

380 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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542 Forest Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

542 Forest Ave

542 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Midtown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

2727 Midtown CtPalo Alto, CA 94303

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Hawthorne Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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242 Curtner Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

242 Curtner Ave

242 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Villa Toscana
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Toscana

272-290 Everett AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Ramona
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona

3440 Ramona StPalo Alto, CA 94306

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Royal Arms Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Arms Apartments

360-376 College AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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532 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

532 Forest Ave

532 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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241 Curtner
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 Curtner

241 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Webster Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Court

835 Webster StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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Alma Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alma Street Apartments

2725-2741 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Casa Real
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Real

360 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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425 Page Mill Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

425 Page Mill Rd

425 Page Mill RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Community Center Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Community Center Palo Alto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Community Center Palo Alto area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,925. Midtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,245. Here are the most affordable Community Center Palo Alto apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland Park1x11BR,1BA$1,925
Midtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,245
Woodland ArmsUnit 208Studio,1BA$2,345
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,425
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$2,595
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$4,400
Birch Plaza2053BR,2BA$6,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Community Center Palo Alto, CA

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Community Center Palo Alto area is the $3.78 price per square foot 205 Model at Birch Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $6,700. The second greatest value Community Center Palo Alto apartment is the Unit 325 Model at Park Plaza starting at $4,400 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Community Center Palo Alto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birch Plaza2053BR,2.5BA$3.78
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$2.96
Woodland Park2x12BR,1BA$2.57
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.04
Woodland ArmsUnit 104Studio ,1BA$4.69
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$5.19
Midtown ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$6.41

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Community Center Palo Alto Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Community Center Palo Alto?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Community Center Palo Alto is at Midtown Apartments listed at $2,245.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Community Center Palo Alto Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Community Center Palo Alto Apartment is $1,925 at Woodland Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Community Center Palo Alto Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Community Center Palo Alto is starting from $2,850 at Woodland Park.

What is the most affordable Community Center Palo Alto Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Community Center Palo Alto Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Plaza and starts from $4,400.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

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San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.