
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ventura Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,761 (57 Rentals)
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Montage Apartments

Birch Plaza

Park Plaza

Wilton Court

Merrilee Terrace Apartments

Chestnut Avenue Apartments

2869 Alma St

2891 Alma

410 Sheridan Ave
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Plum Tree Apartments

101-109 El Carmelo Avenue

3261 Ash St

468-472 Margarita Ave

Equinox

331 Curtner Ave

3877 S El Camino Real

3157-3159 Alma St

530 Kendall Ave

2551 Alma St
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3050-3058 Emerson St

3121-3129 Alma St

303 Sheridan Ave

3094 Emerson St

3133 Alma St

Alma Apartments

2965 Emerson St

2721 Byron/660 Colorado

337-343 Chestnut Ave

3341 Alma St
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2571-2575 Alma St

3143 Alma St

461 Wilton Ave

471-481 Margarita Ave

323-325 Curtner Ave

400 Curtner Ave

Alta Riviera Apartments

Greentree Apartments

The Chalet at Curtner

Boardwalk Park Place Apartments
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242 Curtner Ave

Alma Street Apartments

241 Curtner

Alma Street Apartments

425 Page Mill Rd

The Palomino

523-529 Matadero Ave

420 James Rd

Sheridan Plaza Apartments

Curtner Villa Apartments
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Ventura, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ventura?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura Studio Apartments | $2,060 | $2,060 | $2,060 |
| Ventura 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,397 | $2,208 | $4,290 |
| Ventura 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,513 | $3,675 | $6,110 |
| Ventura 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,033 | $6,700 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ventura Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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Cheapest Available Ventura Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ventura area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Chalet at Curtner priced from $2,095. Merrilee Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,995. Here are the most affordable Ventura apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chalet at Curtner | Cabin | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3,995 |
| Park Plaza | Unit 325 | 3BR,2BA | $4,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ventura, CA
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Plaza | Unit 325 | 3BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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