
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,800 (51 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Midtown area of Palo Alto.


Parker Palo Alto

Stanford Villa

Midtown Apartments

Park Plaza

3133 Alma St, Unit 3133

Chestnut Avenue Apartments

2869 Alma St

2891 Alma

Equinox
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3261 Ash St

410 Sheridan Ave

Plum Tree Apartments

101-109 El Carmelo Avenue

3050-3058 Emerson St

Garden Studio Apartments

3157-3159 Alma St

2551 Alma St

3171 Loma Verde Pl

3121-3129 Alma St
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303 Sheridan Ave

2965 Emerson St

674-676 Bryson Ave

723 E Charleston Rd

3341 Alma St

337-343 Chestnut Ave

3094 Emerson St

702 Clara Dr

102 Colorado

3143 Alma St
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Alma Apartments

2571-2575 Alma St

3133 Alma St

The Midfield Apartments

242 Curtner Ave

Layne Court Apartments

Alma Street Apartments

Midtown Apartments

Alma Street Apartments

720-738 Sutter Ave
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425 Page Mill Rd

The Palomino

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Casa Carolina Apartments

Colorado Park Apartments

Towle Apartments

Birch Plaza

Mayfield Manor

Page Mill Court

Ramona
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Midtown, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Studio Apartments | $2,677 | $2,675 | $2,685 |
| Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,309 | $2,895 | $4,200 |
| Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,831 | $3,250 | $4,660 |
| Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,195 | $5,195 | $5,195 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,675 |
| Parker Palo Alto | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,895 |
| Layne Court Apartments | 1x1w | 1BR,1BA | $2,945 |
| Midtown Apartments | 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,095 |
| Midtown Apartments | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,595 |
| Park Plaza | Unit 2A | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Plaza | Unit 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.62 |
| Midtown Apartments | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.63 |
| 3133 Alma St, Unit 3133 | 3133 Alma St | 2BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Midtown Apartments | 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Parker Palo Alto | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| Stanford Villa | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.53 |
| Layne Court Apartments | 1x1w | 1BR,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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