Cheap Homes for Rent in Community Center Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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property at 820 Kipling St

$3,570

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$3,570

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$3,570

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Oct 29

820 Kipling St

Palo AltoCA94301

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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 Studio unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,665. The Chalet at Curtner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Community Center Palo Alto apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,665
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio,1BA$2,095
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,425

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

As of May 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 ArmsUnit 1052BR,2BA$2.67
1137 Alberni St, Unit 11137 Alberni St3BR,1BA$4.09
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Woodland Park2x22BR,2BA$3.05
Parker Palo AltoTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.46
Southwood ApartmentsTBD1BR,1BA$4.00
Stanford Garden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.56
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Community Center Palo Alto

What type of rentals are currently available in Community Center Palo Alto?

There are currently 665 Apartments for Rent in Community Center Palo Alto, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $10,969. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Community Center Palo Alto ranging from $1,225 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Community Center Palo Alto?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Community Center Palo Alto ranges from $1,225 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,430.

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