Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South of Midtown Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,700 (13 Rentals)

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488 James Rd
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488 James Rd

488 James RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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The Chalet at Curtner
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Chalet at Curtner

380 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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242 Curtner Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

242 Curtner Ave

242 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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South of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South of Midtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South of Midtown area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Alma Street Apartments priced from $2,345. Birch Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,617. Here are the most affordable South of Midtown apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alma Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,345
Birch CreekPlan A11BR,1BA$2,617
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,795
Palo Alto Plaza ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$3,045
Park Terrace1x1 P1BR,1BA$3,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South of Midtown, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South of Midtown area is the $4.35 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2J Model at Verve in the in the North Los Altos neighborhood starting from $5,374. The second greatest value South of Midtown apartment is the TBD Model at Southwood Apartments starting at $3,695 with a $3.77 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South of Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
VerveTwo Bedroom B2J2BR,2BA$4.35
Southwood ApartmentsTBD2BR,2BA$3.77
Parker Palo AltoTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.85
747 Layne Ct, Unit FL2-ID1861747 Layne Ct2BR,1BA$4.99
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.71
Novo ApartmentsA81BR,1BA$4.82
Park Terrace1x1 V1BR,1BA$4.11
Birch CreekPlan A11BR,1BA$4.76
Palo Alto Plaza ApartmentsJuniorStudio ,1BA$5.75
Alma Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$5.06

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South Of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Palo Alto, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South of Midtown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South of Midtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South of Midtown Apartment is $2,345 at Alma Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South of Midtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South of Midtown is starting from $2,875 at Alma Street Apartments.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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