Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,800 (32 Rentals)

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2891 Alma
2 Bedroom Apartments

2891 Alma

2891 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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2869 Alma St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2869 Alma St

2869 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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3261 Ash St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3261 Ash St

3261 Ash StPalo Alto, CA 94306

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3157-3159 Alma St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3157-3159 Alma St

3157-3159 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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3121-3129 Alma St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3121-3129 Alma St

3121-3129 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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2551 Alma St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2551 Alma St

2551 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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702 Clara Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

702 Clara Dr

702 Clara DrPalo Alto, CA 94303
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2965 Emerson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2965 Emerson St

2965 Emerson StPalo Alto, CA 94306

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2571-2575 Alma St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2571-2575 Alma St

2571-2575 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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3094 Emerson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3094 Emerson St

3094 Emerson StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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3133 Alma St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3133 Alma St

3133 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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102 Colorado
1 Bedroom Apartments

102 Colorado

102 ColoradoPalo Alto, CA 94301
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3143 Alma St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3143 Alma St

3143 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94306

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Midtown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

2727 Midtown CtPalo Alto, CA 94303
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Alma Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alma Street Apartments

2725-2741 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Towle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towle Apartments

695-696 Towle WayPalo Alto, CA 94306
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2932 Emerson St
Studio Apartments

2932 Emerson St

2932 Emerson StPalo Alto, CA 94306

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Cheapest Available Midtown Palo Alto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Palo Alto area of Palo Alto, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sutter Gardens priced from $1,800. Midtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,795. Here are the most affordable Midtown Palo Alto apartments for rent in Palo Alto, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutter Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Midtown ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,795
Southwood Apartments1x1BMR1BR,1BA$2,845
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,095
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,200
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$4,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Palo Alto, CA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Palo Alto area is the $2.96 price per square foot Unit 325 Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Midtown Palo Alto apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Townhouse Model at Parker Palo Alto starting at $6,995 with a $4.98 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Palo Alto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$2.96
Parker Palo AltoThree Bedroom Two Bathroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$4.98
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.83
Southwood Apartments1x1BMR1BR,1BA$3.79
Midtown ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.90
Sutter Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Palo Alto Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Palo Alto Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Palo Alto Apartment is $1,800 at Sutter Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown Palo Alto Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown Palo Alto is starting from $3,200 at Midtown Apartments.

What is the most affordable Midtown Palo Alto Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown Palo Alto Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Plaza and starts from $4,400.

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