Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University South Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (74 Rentals)

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Villa Toscana
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Toscana

272-290 Everett AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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The Hamilton
Studio Apartments

The Hamilton

555 Byron StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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170 Waverly St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

170 Waverly St

170 Waverly StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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205 Hawthorne Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

205 Hawthorne Ave

205 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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147-159 Emerson St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

147-159 Emerson St

147-159 Emerson StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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305-313 Kipling St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

305-313 Kipling St

305-313 Kipling StPalo Alto, CA 94301

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The Palo Alto
Studio Apartments

The Palo Alto

101 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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825 Cowper St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

825 Cowper St

825 Cowper StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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1061 Alma St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1061 Alma St

1061 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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832 Kipling St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

832 Kipling St

832 Kipling StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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350 Channing Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

350 Channing Ave

350 Channing AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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674-678 Homer Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

674-678 Homer Ave

674-678 Homer AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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126-130 Seale Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

126-130 Seale Ave

126-130 Seale AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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165-171 Alma St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

165-171 Alma St

165-171 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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166 Bryant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

166 Bryant St

166 Bryant StPalo Alto, CA 94301

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219 Ramona St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

219 Ramona St

219 Ramona StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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103 Tennyson Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

103 Tennyson Ave

103 Tennyson AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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243 Byron St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

243 Byron St

243 Byron StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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242-244 Ramona St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

242-244 Ramona St

242-244 Ramona StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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201 Cowper St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Cowper St

201 Cowper StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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Abitare North
Studio Apartments

Abitare North

432-440 High StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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837 Waverly St
2 Bedroom Apartments

837 Waverly St

837 Waverly StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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235 Emerson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

235 Emerson St

235 Emerson StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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189 Cowper St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

189 Cowper St

189 Cowper StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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141-143 Alma St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

141-143 Alma St

141-143 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94301

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Hawthorne Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Webster Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Court

835 Webster StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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Arbora Palo Alto
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbora Palo Alto

585 Hamilton AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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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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532 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

532 Forest Ave

532 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Casa Real
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Real

360 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301

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427-453 Forest Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

427-453 Forest Ave

427-453 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Alma Place
Studio Apartments

Alma Place

725-753 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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100-110 Webster St
2 Bedroom Apartments

100-110 Webster St

100-110 Webster StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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Waverley Palms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverley Palms

925 Waverley StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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Woodland Park
Rent Specials
$1,650 - $3,190
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$1,650 - $3,190

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$1,650 - $3,190
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodland Park

45 Newell RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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University South, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University South area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,650. Woodland Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,145. Here are the most affordable University South apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Woodland ArmsUnit 205Studio,1BA$2,145
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
347-367 Everett Ave1x11BR,1BA$3,095
Mia Palo AltoStudio AStudio,1BA$3,447
Arbora Palo AltoA2 - 1 Bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$6,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University South, CA

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the University South area is the $2.70 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Hawthorne Apartments in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value University South apartment is the 2x1 Model at Woodland Park starting at $2,750 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Woodland Park2x12BR,1BA$3.21
Arbora Palo AltoA2 - 1 Bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$9.39
347-367 Everett Ave1x11BR,1BA$4.99
Woodland ArmsUnit 202Studio ,1BA$4.49
Mia Palo AltoStudio AStudio ,1BA$7.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University South, Palo Alto, CA

Ranked #21

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University South Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University South?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University South Apartment is $2,298 at Woodland Park.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University South is starting from $2,750 at Woodland Park.

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