Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,886 (50 Rentals)

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2869 Alma St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2869 Alma St

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

2891 Alma

2891 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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Equinox
1 Bedroom Apartments

Equinox

3519 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94306

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410 Sheridan Ave
Studio Apartments

410 Sheridan Ave

410 Sheridan AvePalo 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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2551 Alma St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2551 Alma St

2551 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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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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303 Sheridan Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

303 Sheridan Ave

303 Sheridan AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Garden Studio Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Studio Apartments

469 Grant AvePalo 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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Alma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alma Apartments

3317 Alma 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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2965 Emerson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2965 Emerson St

2965 Emerson StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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3341 Alma St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3341 Alma St

3341 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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3094 Emerson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3094 Emerson St

3094 Emerson StPalo Alto, CA 94306

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702 Clara Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

702 Clara Dr

702 Clara DrPalo Alto, CA 94303
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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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242 Curtner Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

242 Curtner Ave

242 Curtner AvePalo 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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425 Page Mill Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

425 Page Mill Rd

425 Page Mill RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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The Palomino
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Palomino

2755 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Birch Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Birch Plaza

2650 Birch StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Page Mill Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Page Mill Court

2700 Ash StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Mayfield Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Manor

408 Grant AvePalo 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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Ramona
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona

3440 Ramona StPalo 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 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parker Palo Alto priced from $3,395. Southwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,525. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$3,395
Southwood Apartments1x1B1BR, 1BA$3,525
Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$4,195
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR, 2BA$4,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $2.96 price per square foot Unit 325 Model at Park Plaza in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Townhouse Model at Parker Palo Alto in the Duveneck neighborhood starting at $6,500 with a $5.51 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR, 2BA$2.96
Parker Palo AltoTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom Townhouse2BR, 2BA$5.51
Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR, 1.5BA$4.24
Southwood Apartments1x1B1BR, 1BA$4.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown is starting from $3,795 at Parker Palo Alto.

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