Cheap Homes for Rent in the South of Midtown Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $2,800 (9 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at The Chalet at Curtner priced from $2,095. Park Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,450. Here are the most affordable South of Midtown apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio,1BA$2,095
Park Terrace2x1 V2BR,1BA$3,450
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South of Midtown, CA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South of Midtown 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 South of Midtown apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments starting at $3,995 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the Ventura 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.
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$2.96
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.33
Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$4.24
Southwood Apartments2x1.5MT2BR,2BA$4.28
Park Terrace2x1 V2BR,1BA$3.83
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio ,1BA$5.59

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South Of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about South of Midtown

What type of rentals are currently available in South of Midtown?

There are currently 175 Apartments for Rent in South of Midtown, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,060 to $7,500. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South of Midtown ranging from $2,800 to $9,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South of Midtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South of Midtown ranges from $2,800 to $9,995 with an average monthly rent of $6,435.

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