
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palo Verde Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,400 (30 Rentals)
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Palo Verde, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palo Verde?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Palo Verde Studio Apartments | $2,214 | $1,433 | $3,730 |
Palo Verde 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,398 | $1,847 | $5,017 |
Palo Verde 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,560 | $2,695 | $6,717 |
Palo Verde 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,899 | $4,441 | $7,356 |
Palo Verde 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,800 | $9,800 | $9,800 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Palo Verde Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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Cheapest Available Palo Verde Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palo Verde area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,650. Paulson Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,884. Here are the most affordable Palo Verde apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Paulson Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,884 |
All Single Story Apartment Community | Monte Sierra Apartments - Single-Story Studio A... | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio,1BA | $2,245 |
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Woodland Arms | Unit 314 | Studio,1BA | $2,275 |
Del Medio Manor | Studio 520sqft | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
The Camille North Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Fayette Arms Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,594 |
The Camille Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palo Verde, CA
As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palo Verde area is the $3.70 price per square foot 3BR Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Palo Verde apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments starting at $4,995 with a $3.84 price per square foot in the Ventura neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palo Verde apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Park Plaza | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $3.70 |
Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $3.84 |
111 N Rengstorff Ave, Unit FL2-ID381 | 111 N Rengstorff Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
3133 Alma St, Unit 3133 | 3133 Alma St | 2BR,1BA | $3.51 |
1906 Rock St Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.66 |
Midtown Apartments | 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
Woodland Park | 1-1 Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Del Medio Garden Apartments | 2747 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
Paulson Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePalo Verde, Palo Alto, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwestern San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Palo Verde Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
87 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
26 / 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 Palo Verde Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Palo Verde?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palo Verde is under $2,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palo Verde?
The cheapest apartment in Palo Verde is Paulson Park which is listed at $1,884, while the average apartment in Palo Verde costs $9,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palo Verde?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Palo Verde that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Palo Verde?
Cheap apartments in Palo Verde have an average cost of $403 which is $9,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palo Verde.
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