Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Professorville Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,700 (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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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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577 Vista Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

577 Vista Ave

577 Vista AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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670 Live Oak Ave
Studio Apartments

670 Live Oak Ave

670 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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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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Live Oak Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Ave

765-785 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Partridge
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Partridge

857 Partridge AveMenlo Park, CA 94025

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Briarwood Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Manor

908 Middle AveMenlo Park, CA 94025

Professorville, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Professorville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Professorville 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 Professorville apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$1,995
Woodland ArmsUnit 212Studio,1BA$2,145
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,495
Stanford VillaStudioStudio,1BA$2,660
Layne Court Apartments1x1w1BR,1BA$2,945
Garden Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,950
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
Park Terrace1x1 V1BR,1BA$2,995
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Professorville, CA

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Professorville area is the $3.21 price per square foot 3 bedroom ; 2 bath Model at Briarwood Manor in the in the Pine Forest neighborhood starting from $4,495. The second greatest value Professorville 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 Professorville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Briarwood Manor3 bedroom ; 2 bath3BR,2BA$3.21
Merrilee Terrace Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$3.84
Park PlazaUnit 2A2BR,2BA$3.62
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$3.63
3133 Alma St, Unit 31333133 Alma St2BR,1BA$3.51
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.71
Garden Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.69
Woodland ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$3.38
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Professorville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Professorville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Professorville is at Woodland Park listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Professorville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Professorville Apartment is $2,248 at Woodland Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Professorville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Professorville is starting from $1,925 at Woodland Park.

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