
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palo Verde Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,700 (42 Rentals)
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Woodland Arms

Union Plaza Apartments

Stanford Villa

Greentree Apartments

The Acacia

488 James Rd

The Chalet at Curtner
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523-529 Matadero Ave

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431 Dinahs Ct

Boardwalk Park Place Apartments

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242 Curtner Ave

577 Vista Ave

Middlefield Apartments

Woodland Park

1736 Woodland Ave

Stanford Garden Apartments

All Single Story Apartment Community

The Camille North Apartments
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The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)

Del Medio Manor

Del Medio Garden Apartments

The Camille Apartments

Woodview Apartments

Paulson Park
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History Museum House Apartments

Middlefield Manor Apartments

2005 Colony St

Ananda Community

Meadowood Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde Studio Apartments | $2,540 | $1,700 | $5,235 |
| Palo Verde 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $2,200 | $8,016 |
| Palo Verde 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,550 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
| Palo Verde 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,600 | $4,441 | $7,356 |
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There are currently 42 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 $1,700. Stanford Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Palo Verde apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| All Single Story Apartment Community | Monte Sierra Apartments - Single-Story Studio A... | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| The Camille North Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,145 |
| Woodland Arms | Unit 212 | Studio,1BA | $2,145 |
| The Chalet at Curtner | Chateau | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,400 |
| Union Plaza Apartments | Studio with AC | Studio,1BA | $2,450 |
| The Camille Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Stanford Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palo Verde, CA
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palo Verde area is the $3.84 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments in the in the Ventura neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Palo Verde apartment is the Unit 2A Model at Park Plaza starting at $4,200 with a $3.62 price per square foot in the Duveneck 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $3.84 |
| Park Plaza | Unit 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.62 |
| Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| Midtown Apartments | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.63 |
| 3133 Alma St, Unit 3133 | 3133 Alma St | 2BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Midtown Apartments | 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Del Medio Garden Apartments | 250 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| The Chalet at Curtner | Chateau | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Woodland Park | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.38 |
| Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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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 $2,660.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palo Verde?
The cheapest apartment in Palo Verde is Woodland Park which is listed at $2,248, while the average apartment in Palo Verde costs $5,295.
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 $555 which is $4,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palo Verde.
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