Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fairmeadow Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $2,695 (6 Rentals)
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Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairmeadow?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Fairmeadow Studio Apartments | $2,915 | $2,225 | $5,279 |
Fairmeadow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,816 | $2,075 | $8,970 |
Fairmeadow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,906 | $2,695 | $8,736 |
Fairmeadow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,865 | $4,546 | $7,731 |
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Getting Around the Fairmeadow Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
98 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmeadow Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairmeadow?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmeadow is under $2,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmeadow?
The cheapest apartment in Fairmeadow is Somerset Place Apartments which is listed at $2,695, while the average apartment in Fairmeadow costs $5,367.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmeadow?
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 1 regular apartments in Fairmeadow that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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