Cheap Homes for Rent in Professorville Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,900 (5 Rentals)

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233 Homer Ave

Palo AltoCA94301
property at 3213 Alma St

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3213 Alma St, Unit A

3213 Alma St
Palo AltoCA94306

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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. The Chalet at Curtner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Professorville apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio,1BA$1,950
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$2,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Professorville, CA

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Professorville area is the $3.62 price per square foot Unit 2A Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $4,200. 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 2A2BR,2BA$3.62
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Verandas Apartments2x1 W/D2BR,1BA$3.60
Southwood ApartmentsTBD2BR,2BA$4.08
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.52
Woodland Park2x12BR,1BA$3.21
Parker Palo AltoTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.82
3121 Alma St, Unit 3121 Alma St3121 Alma St2BR,1BA$4.07
411 California AveA81BR,1BA$4.07
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$4.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Professorville

What type of rentals are currently available in Professorville?

There are currently 849 Apartments for Rent in Professorville, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $17,489. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Professorville ranging from $1,995 to $23,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Professorville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Professorville ranges from $1,995 to $23,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,805.

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