Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (33 Rentals)

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The Acacia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Acacia

231 Grant AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Chalet at Curtner

380 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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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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Hawthorne Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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242 Curtner Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

242 Curtner Ave

242 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Woodland Park
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$1,650 - $3,190
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodland Park

45 Newell RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Woodland Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Circle

1637 Woodland AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Menlo Oaks Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Menlo Oaks Apartments

840-842 Coleman AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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The Redwoods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Redwoods

220 E Okeefe StEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Partridge
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Partridge

857 Partridge AveMenlo Park, CA 94025

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Ananda Community
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ananda Community

240 Monroe DrMountain View, CA 94040
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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. Woodland Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,145. 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
Woodland ArmsUnit 205Studio,1BA$2,145
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio,1BA$2,200
Stanford VillaStudioStudio,1BA$2,475
Stanford Garden ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything!1BR,1BA$2,495
Del Medio Garden Apartments250 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,595
Del Medio ManorOne Bedroom 740sqft1BR,1BA$2,750
Union Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,850
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Palo Alto, CA

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Palo Alto 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 Old Palo Alto apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Hawthorne Apartments starting at $2,975 with a $2.70 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.
Park PlazaUnit 2A2BR,2BA$3.62
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Woodland Park2x22BR,2BA$3.05
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.52
Del Medio Garden Apartments2747 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.75
Del Medio ManorOne Bedroom 740sqft1BR,1BA$3.75
Union Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.96
Stanford Garden ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything!1BR,1BA$3.56
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.82
Stanford VillaStudioStudio ,1BA$4.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,650.

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 $2,298 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 $2,750 at Woodland Park.

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