Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown North Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,800 (36 Rentals)

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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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property at 816 Cowper St

$2,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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816 Cowper St

Palo AltoCA94301
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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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property at 260 Linfield Dr

$3,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 15

260 Linfield Dr, Unit 2, Unit 2

260 Linfield Dr
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
property at 260 Linfield Dr

$3,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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260 Linfield Dr

Menlo ParkCA94025

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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 Verandas Apartments priced from $2,425. Garden Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,950. Here are the most affordable Downtown North apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,425
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,950
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
347-367 Everett Ave1x11BR,1BA$2,995
Noel Oaks ApartmentsPremier 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$5,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown North, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown North area is the $4.43 price per square foot Premier 3 Bedroom Model at Noel Oaks Apartments in the in the Pine Forest neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Downtown North apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Hawthorne Apartments starting at $2,975 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Duveneck 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.
Noel Oaks ApartmentsPremier 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$4.43
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.64
347-367 Everett Ave1x11BR,1BA$4.83
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.04

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Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown North Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown North Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown North Apartment is $2,425 at Verandas 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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