Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Esther Clark Park Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,700 (41 Rentals)

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488 James Rd
Studio Apartments

488 James Rd

488 James RdPalo 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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431 Dinahs Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Dinahs Ct

431 Dinahs CtPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Parksquare Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parksquare Apartments

4290 Wilkie WayPalo Alto, CA 94306
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242 Curtner Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

242 Curtner Ave

242 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Arastradero West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arastradero West

724 Arastradero RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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577 Vista Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

577 Vista Ave

577 Vista AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Ramona
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona

3440 Ramona StPalo Alto, CA 94306

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Park Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace

3860 Park BlvdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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420 James Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 James Rd

420 James RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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241 Curtner
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 Curtner

241 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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2070 Latham St
$2,295 - $2,695
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2070 Latham St

2070 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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Mountain View Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View Place

2275 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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Mayfield Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Apartments

2483-2491 Whitney DrMountain View, CA 94043
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Caltega
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Caltega

240 Ortega AveMountain View, CA 94040
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Woodside Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Place

2033 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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Ananda Community
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ananda Community

240 Monroe DrMountain View, CA 94040
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Esther Clark Park, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Esther Clark Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Esther Clark Park area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Camille North Apartments priced from $2,145. Caltega has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Esther Clark Park apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Camille North ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,145
Caltega1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio,1BA$2,295
Del Medio Garden Apartments2747 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Los Altos CourtStudioStudio,1BA$2,595
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,595
Union Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,850
Stanford VillaCamellia1BR,1BA$2,960
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$2,991

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esther Clark Park, CA

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Esther Clark Park area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments in the in the Ventura neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Esther Clark Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Aviana Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Esther Clark Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.27
Aviana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.67
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.12
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$3.71
Stanford VillaCamellia1BR,1BA$3.79
Union Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.96
Del Medio Garden Apartments2747 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.91
Caltega1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.82
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.36
2070 Latham St2070 Latham St1BR,1BA$4.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northwestern San Jose, CA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Esther Clark Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Esther Clark Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Esther Clark Park is under $2,991.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Esther Clark Park?

The cheapest apartment in Esther Clark Park is Caltega which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Esther Clark Park costs $7,119.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Esther Clark Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Esther Clark Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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