
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Gardens Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Gardens area of Palo Alto.


Palo Mobile Estates

1085 Tanland Dr

Peninsula Park Apartments

Runnymede Gardens

Woodlands Newell Apartments

Bay Oak Apartments

Newell Avenue Apartments
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Woodland Park

Stanford Garden Apartments

2341-2345 Cooley Ave

Colonial Apartments

4 Apartment

Islander Apartments

4 converted SFR

2343 University Ave
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621 Circle Dr

66-70 Buchanan Ct

561-569 Sacramento St

1856 Clarke Ave

2031 Euclid Ave

1846 W Bayshore Rd

660 Scofield Ave
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2362 Cooley Ave

2056 Glen Way

1903-1905 Cooley Ave

Mission Palo Alto

2263 University Ave

610 Circle Dr

1868 W Bayshore Rd

2061 Euclid
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Light Tree

Woodland Apartments

1640 Bay Rd

1650 Bay Rd

1660-1670 Bay Rd

2377-2397 Clarke Ave

2370 Cooley Ave
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The Gardens, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens Studio Apartments | $2,068 | $1,715 | $2,395 |
| The Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,665 | $2,600 | $2,895 |
| The Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,936 | $2,875 | $3,000 |
| The Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,075 | $4,075 | $4,075 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the The Gardens Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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Cheapest Available The Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Gardens area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,975. Woodland Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable The Gardens apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,975 |
| Woodland Arms | Unit 308 | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Gardens, CA
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Gardens area is the $3.67 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Woodland Park in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value The Gardens apartment is the Unit 308 Model at Woodland Arms starting at $2,295 with a $4.59 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Woodland Arms | Unit 308 | Studio ,1BA | $4.59 |
| Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Gardens Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Gardens?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Gardens is at Woodland Park listed at $1,675.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Gardens Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Gardens Apartment is $2,348 at Woodland Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Gardens Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Gardens is starting from $3,250 at Woodland Park.
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