Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown North Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,800 (47 Rentals)

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property at 820 Kipling St

$3,690

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$3,690
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$3,690

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Oct 29

820 Kipling St

Palo AltoCA94301

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518 Byron St, Unit Rear
$4,100
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$4,100
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$4,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 4

518 Byron St, Unit Rear

518 Byron StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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property at 323 Hawthorne Ave

$4,540

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$4,540
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$4,540

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

323 Hawthorne Ave

Palo AltoCA94301

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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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Hawthorne Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Villa Toscana
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Toscana

272-290 Everett AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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532 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

532 Forest Ave

532 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301

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Webster Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Court

835 Webster StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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Casa Real
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Real

360 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Arbora Palo Alto
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbora Palo Alto

585 Hamilton AvePalo Alto, CA 94301

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property at 610 Gilbert Ave

$4,500

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$4,500
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$4,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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610 Gilbert Ave, Unit Gilbert 28

610 Gilbert Ave
Menlo ParkCA94025
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670 Live Oak Ave
Studio Apartments

670 Live Oak Ave

670 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Menlo Oaks Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Menlo Oaks Apartments

840-842 Coleman AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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The Redwoods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Redwoods

220 E Okeefe StEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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857 Partridge Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

857 Partridge Ave

857 Partridge AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown North area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 390 Everett Ave priced from $2,500. Hawthorne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,975. Here are the most affordable Downtown North apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
390 Everett Ave5R1BR,1BA$2,500
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
Verandas Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown North, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown North area is the $2.70 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Hawthorne Apartments in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value Downtown North apartment is the 2x1 W/D Model at Verandas Apartments starting at $3,350 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Lindenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Verandas Apartments2x1 W/D2BR,1BA$3.35
390 Everett Ave5R1BR,1BA$3.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA

Ranked #18

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown North Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown North Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown North is starting from $2,975 at Hawthorne Apartments.

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