Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (27 Rentals)

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488 James Rd
Studio Apartments

488 James Rd

488 James RdPalo 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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431 Dinahs Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Dinahs Ct

431 Dinahs CtPalo 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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Parksquare Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parksquare Apartments

4290 Wilkie WayPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Hawthorne Gardens
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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670 Live Oak Ave
Studio Apartments

670 Live Oak Ave

670 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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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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Southgate, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,650. Stanford Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$2,095
Alma Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,345
Birch CreekPlan A11BR,1BA$2,650
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,795
Palo Alto Plaza ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$3,020
Park Terrace1x1 P1BR,1BA$3,065
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,095
MV ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$3,619
Landsby1C-21BR,1BA$3,621

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $4.20 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2J Model at Verve in the in the North Los Altos neighborhood starting from $5,184. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Parker Palo Alto starting at $4,125 with a $4.85 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
VerveTwo Bedroom B2J2BR,2BA$4.20
Parker Palo AltoTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.85
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.71
Park Terrace1x1 P1BR,1BA$4.14
MV ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$5.13
Birch CreekPlan A11BR,1BA$4.82
Palo Alto Plaza ApartmentsJuniorStudio ,1BA$5.65
Woodland ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$4.19
Alma Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$5.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southgate, Palo Alto, CA

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southgate Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southgate?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southgate is at Woodland Park listed at $1,650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southgate Apartment is $2,010 at Woodland Park.

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

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

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