Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,100 (26 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Old Palo Alto area of Palo Alto.

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488 James Rd
Studio Apartments

488 James Rd

488 James RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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The Chalet at Curtner
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Chalet at Curtner

380 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Hawthorne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Apartments

275 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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542 Forest Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

542 Forest Ave

542 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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431 Dinahs Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Dinahs Ct

431 Dinahs CtPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Parksquare Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parksquare Apartments

4290 Wilkie WayPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Menlo Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Menlo Oaks Apartments

840-842 Coleman AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

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 $1,650. Stanford Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Old Palo Alto apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$1,995
Woodland ArmsUnit 314Studio,1BA$2,175
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,200
Del Medio ManorStudio 520sqftStudio,1BA$2,300
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,395
Del Medio Garden Apartments250 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,650
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,695
Union Plaza ApartmentsPremium One Bedroom (Fully Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,695
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Palo Alto, CA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Palo Alto area is the $4.12 price per square foot One Bedroom A1C Model at Verve in the in the North Los Altos neighborhood starting from $3,593. The second greatest value Old Palo Alto apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Parker Palo Alto starting at $3,500 with a $4.12 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
VerveOne Bedroom A1C1BR,1BA$4.12
Parker Palo AltoTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.12
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.37
Woodland Park1-1 Apartment1BR,1BA$2.64
Union Plaza ApartmentsPremium One Bedroom (Fully Renovated)1BR,1BA$3.74
Del Medio Garden Apartments250 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.90
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99
Del Medio ManorStudio 520sqftStudio ,1BA$4.42
Woodland ArmsUnit 202Studio ,1BA$4.55
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Palo Alto, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,650.

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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