
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Green Acres Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,100 (44 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
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Chestnut Avenue Apartments

431 Dinahs Ct

Boardwalk Park Place Apartments

Parksquare Apartments

Wilkie Court Apartments

Stanford Avenue Apartments

The Midfield Apartments

242 Curtner Ave
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Eagle Park Apartments

The Villa Monte Apartments

The Camille North Apartments

Woodside Place

Del Medio Manor

Park Plaza Apartments

Surrey House

Fayette Arms Apartments
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Del Medio Garden Apartments

Los Altos Court

The Camille Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)

Paulson Park

King Apartments

Atrium Court
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The Capri Apartments

Mountain View Place

Mayfield Apartments

Ednamary Apartments

The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments

Caltega

2020 California St

Ednamary Apartments
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Middlefield Manor Apartments

Ananda Community

The Avalon

Wyandotte Apartments
Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Green Acres?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres Studio Apartments | $3,016 | $1,873 | $4,274 |
| Green Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,893 | $1,185 | $7,757 |
| Green Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,969 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| Green Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,296 | $4,445 | $8,170 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Green Acres Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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Cheapest Available Green Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Green Acres area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Villa Monte Apartments priced from $1,995. 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 Green Acres apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 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 |
| Los Altos Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
| The Camille Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Maplewood Apartments | Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
| Stanford Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
| The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Green Acres, CA
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Green Acres 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 Green Acres apartment is the Plan B1 Model at Birch Creek starting at $4,061 with a $3.83 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Green Acres 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 |
| Birch Creek | Plan B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.83 |
| Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Aviana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Del Medio Garden Apartments | 2747 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| 3121 Alma St, Unit 3121 Alma St | 3121 Alma St | 2BR,1BA | $4.07 |
| Del Medio Manor | One Bedroom 740sqft | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| Union Plaza Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
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Best Local Schools in Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Green Acres Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Green Acres?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Green Acres is under $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Green Acres?
The cheapest apartment in Green Acres is Woodside Place which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Green Acres costs $6,938.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Green Acres?
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 Green Acres that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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