
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,400 (26 Rentals)
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Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Palo Alto?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Palo Alto Studio Apartments | $2,154 | $1,433 | $4,161 |
Old Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,116 | $1,847 | $5,400 |
Old Palo Alto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,464 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
Old Palo Alto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,322 | $5,095 | $9,050 |
Old Palo Alto 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,995 | $5,995 | $5,995 |
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Cheapest Available Old Palo Alto Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Palo Alto area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,700. Hawthorne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Old Palo Alto apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Hawthorne Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Coleman Apartments | cola1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Woodland Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Del Medio Manor | Studio 520sqft | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Ananda Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
Del Medio Garden Apartments | 2747 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Alma Street Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Palo Alto, CA
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Palo Alto area is the $3.23 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Garden Oaks Apartments in the in the Lindenwood neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Old Palo Alto apartment is the 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom Model at Midtown Apartments starting at $3,095 with a $3.71 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Palo Alto apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Garden Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.23 |
Midtown Apartments | 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.71 |
2042 Yale St | 2042 Yale St | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
Alma Street Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.99 |
102 El Carmelo Ave, Unit 102 | 102 El Carmelo Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.88 |
Del Medio Garden Apartments | 2747 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
Woodland Park | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
Woodland Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
Coleman Apartments | cola1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA
Ranked #13
Among neighborhoods in Palo Alto, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
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Getting Around the Old Palo Alto Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
100 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Palo Alto Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Palo Alto?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Palo Alto is at Woodland Park listed at $1,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Palo Alto Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Palo Alto Apartment is $2,010 at Woodland Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Palo Alto Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Palo Alto is starting from $1,925 at Woodland Park.
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