Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $2,700 (6 Rentals)

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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 $1,700. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Hawthorne ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Palo Alto, CA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Palo Alto area is the $2.79 price per square foot 2-2 Apartment Model at Woodland Park in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $2,800. 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.
Woodland Park2-2 Apartment2BR,2BA$2.79
Parker Palo AltoTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.12
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.71
Garden Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.49
Park Terrace1x1 P1BR,1BA$4.05
Alma Street Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.99
102 El Carmelo Ave, Unit 102102 El Carmelo Ave2BR,1BA$3.88
Midtown ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.18
Del Medio Garden Apartments2747 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.90
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Palo Alto

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Palo Alto?

There are currently 616 Apartments for Rent in Old Palo Alto, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $13,150. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Palo Alto ranging from $2,795 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Palo Alto?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Palo Alto ranges from $2,795 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,829.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Old Palo Alto?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old Palo Alto range from $5,095 to $10,530, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $6,300 to $8,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,625 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,995.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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