
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmeadow Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (56 Rentals)
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Union Plaza Apartments

Stanford Villa

Greentree Apartments

The Acacia

488 James Rd

523-529 Matadero Ave

The Chalet at Curtner

Chestnut Avenue Apartments

Webster Oak Apartments
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Boardwalk Park Place Apartments

Parksquare Apartments

Wilkie Court Apartments

Stanford Avenue Apartments

The Midfield Apartments

242 Curtner Ave

All Single Story Apartment Community

The Camille North Apartments

Park Square Apartments
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Fayette Arms Apartments

Del Medio Garden Apartments

The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)

330-338 Higdon Ave

Los Altos Court

The Camille Apartments

Franklin Street Apartments

Mariposa Apartments
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655 Mariposa Avenue Apartments

The Capri Apartments

Atrium Court

Villa De Wright Apartments

Mountain View Place

California St Apartments

Washington Square Apartments

Mayfield Apartments
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The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments

2020 California St

Woodside Place

Caltega

Escape Apartments

Ednamary Apartments

Middlefield Manor Apartments

2005 Colony St
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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 | $3,186 | $2,060 | $4,038 |
| Fairmeadow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,056 | $2,208 | $9,134 |
| Fairmeadow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,823 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| Fairmeadow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,326 | $4,445 | $7,773 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairmeadow Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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Cheapest Available Fairmeadow Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmeadow area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at All Single Story Apartment Community priced from $2,095. The Camille North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,145. Here are the most affordable Fairmeadow apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Single Story Apartment Community | Monte Sierra Apartments - Single-Story Studio A... | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| The Camille North Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,145 |
| The Chalet at Curtner | Cabin | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Woodside Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom S | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 360 Chiquita Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,499 |
| The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Del Medio Garden Apartments | 250 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| The Camille Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Stanford Villa | Camellia | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmeadow, CA
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmeadow area is the $3.62 price per square foot Unit 2A Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Fairmeadow apartment is the Townhouse Model at Woodview Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmeadow apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Plaza | Unit 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.62 |
| Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| Midtown Apartments | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.63 |
| Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Aviana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Midtown Apartments | 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| Del Medio Garden Apartments | 2747 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Del Medio Manor | One Bedroom 740sqft | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| 360 Chiquita Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
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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 $2,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmeadow?
The cheapest apartment in Fairmeadow is Woodside Place which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Fairmeadow costs $6,800.
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 5 regular apartments in Fairmeadow that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairmeadow?
Cheap apartments in Fairmeadow have an average cost of $296 which is $6,504 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmeadow.
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