
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monroe Park Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,761 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Monroe Park area of Palo Alto.


Wilton Court

Union Plaza Apartments

Stanford Villa

Montage Apartments

Greentree Apartments

488 James Rd

The Chalet at Curtner

431 Dinahs Ct
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Wilkie Court Apartments

Parksquare Apartments

242 Curtner Ave

Arastradero West

577 Vista Ave

Ramona

420 James Rd

Byron St Apartments
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241 Curtner

Terman

Del Medio Manor

Surrey House

Latham Court Apartments

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Fayette Townhouse Apartments

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Del Medio Garden Apartments
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Fayette Arms Apartments

Kentfield Apartments

Palo Alto Plaza Apartments

Gemello Village

Birch Creek

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The Capri Apartments

Atrium Court
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Mayfield Apartments

Mountain View Place

The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments

Caltega

2020 California St

Ananda Community

Woodside Place

The Californian Apartments

400 Ortega Ave
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Los Altos Court

Domus on the Boulevard
Monroe Park, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monroe Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Park Studio Apartments | $3,913 | $2,060 | $4,846 |
| Monroe Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,331 | $2,208 | $7,676 |
| Monroe Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,600 | $2,073 | $10,000+ |
| Monroe Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,734 | $4,995 | $8,018 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Monroe Park Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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Cheapest Available Monroe Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monroe Park area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Surrey House priced from $2,395. Union Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Monroe Park apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Union Plaza Apartments | No Availability | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| The Camille North Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,895 |
| Fayette Townhouse Apartments | 1 BR with YARD | 1BR,1BA | $2,895 |
| Palo Alto Plaza Apartments | Junior | Studio,1BA | $3,570 |
| Birch Creek | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,630 |
| Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3,995 |
| Aviana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3,995 |
| Landsby | 1C-2 | 1BR,1BA | $4,116 |
| Verve | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $4,212 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe Park, CA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe Park area is the $3.33 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments in the in the Ventura neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Monroe Park apartment is the Two Bedroom B2B Model at Verve starting at $5,400 with a $4.90 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
| Verve | Two Bedroom B2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.90 |
| Aviana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.74 |
| Union Plaza Apartments | No Availability | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Birch Creek | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.54 |
| MV Apartments | Pine | 1BR,1BA | $6.19 |
| Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| The Camille North Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4.87 |
| Fayette Townhouse Apartments | 1 BR with YARD | 1BR,1BA | $5.21 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Monroe Park, Palo Alto, CA
Herbert Hoover Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Monroe Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Monroe Park is at Palo Alto Plaza Apartments listed at $3,570.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe Park Apartment is $2,295 at Caltega.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Monroe Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Monroe Park is starting from $3,695 at Fayette Townhouse Apartments.
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