Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Professorville Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (89 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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Villa Toscana
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Toscana

272-290 Everett AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Oak Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Apartments

1600 Sand Hill RdPalo Alto, CA 94304
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Park Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace

3860 Park BlvdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Ramona
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona

3440 Ramona StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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420 James Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 James Rd

420 James RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Royal Arms Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Arms Apartments

360-376 College AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Midtown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

2727 Midtown CtPalo Alto, CA 94303

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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 $1,650. Sutter Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Professorville apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Sutter Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$2,195
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio,1BA$2,295
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,425
Midtown ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,795
Southwood Apartments1x1BMR1BR,1BA$2,845
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,950
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Professorville, CA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Professorville area is the $2.96 price per square foot Unit 325 Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Professorville 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 Professorville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$2.96
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.27
Stanford VillaSequoia2BR,2BA$3.65
Woodland Park2x22BR,2BA$3.05
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.83
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.64
Southwood Apartments1x1BMR1BR,1BA$3.79
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.57
Sutter Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00

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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 $1,650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Professorville Apartment is $1,800 at Sutter Gardens.

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 $2,840 at Woodland Park.

What is the most affordable Professorville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Professorville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Plaza and starts from $4,400.

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