Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,800 (51 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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Equinox
1 Bedroom Apartments

Equinox

3519 El Camino RealPalo 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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410 Sheridan Ave
Studio Apartments

410 Sheridan Ave

410 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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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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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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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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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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Towle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towle Apartments

695-696 Towle WayPalo 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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Mayfield Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Manor

408 Grant AvePalo 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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Ramona
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona

3440 Ramona 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 Studio unit found at Stanford Villa priced from $2,675. Parker Palo Alto has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,895. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stanford VillaStudioStudio,1BA$2,675
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,895
Layne Court Apartments1x1w1BR,1BA$2,945
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,095
Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,595
Park PlazaUnit 2A2BR,2BA$4,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, CA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown 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 Midtown apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Midtown Apartments starting at $3,595 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. 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 2A2BR,2BA$3.62
Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$3.63
3133 Alma St, Unit 31333133 Alma St2BR,1BA$3.51
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.71
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.97
Stanford VillaStudioStudio ,1BA$4.53
Layne Court Apartments1x1w1BR,1BA$5.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Apartment is $2,895 at Parker Palo Alto.

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 $3,095 at Midtown Apartments.

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