
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,624 (56 Rentals)
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Wilton Court

Woodland Arms

Union Plaza Apartments

390 Everett Ave

3901 Middlefield Rd

345 Forest St

Stanford Villa

302-316 Kipling St

Parker Palo Alto
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523-529 Matadero Ave

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542 Forest Ave

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Hawthorne Gardens

600 Hamilton Ave

242 Curtner Ave

577 Vista Ave

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543-555 Forest Ave

Chestnut Avenue Apartments

Villa Toscana

1051-1077 Middlefield Rd

Layne Court Apartments

Ramona

420 James Rd

4151 El Camino Way

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Royal Arms Apartments
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171 Bryant Street

411 College Ave

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Woodland Park

Del Medio Manor

Stanford Garden Apartments

Coleman Arms

Verandas Apartments

Del Medio Garden Apartments

Kentfield Apartments

Coleman Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Palo Alto Studio Apartments | $2,321 | $1,700 | $3,870 |
| Old Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,566 | $2,208 | $5,910 |
| Old Palo Alto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,608 | $3,000 | $7,500 |
| Old Palo Alto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,280 | $7,060 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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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 $1,985. 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 Old Palo Alto apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| Union Plaza Apartments | No Availability | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| 390 Everett Ave | 5R | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Verandas Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,195 |
| Parker Palo Alto | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,200 |
| Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3,995 |
| Southwood Apartments | 2x1.5MT | 2BR,2BA | $4,195 |
| Midtown Apartments | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4,195 |
| Park Plaza | Unit 325 | 3BR,2BA | $4,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Palo Alto, CA
As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Palo Alto area is the $2.96 price per square foot Unit 325 Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Old Palo Alto apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments starting at $3,995 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the Ventura 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Plaza | Unit 325 | 3BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
| Union Plaza Apartments | No Availability | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Verandas Apartments | 2x1 W/D | 2BR,1BA | $3.35 |
| Midtown Apartments | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.24 |
| Southwood Apartments | 2x1.5MT | 2BR,2BA | $4.28 |
| Parker Palo Alto | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.39 |
| 390 Everett Ave | 5R | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Woodland Park | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.35 |
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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 $1,985.
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 $2,450 at Union Plaza Apartments.
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 $3,195 at Verandas Apartments.
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