1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portola Valley, CA (42 Rentals)

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Ramona
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Ramona

3440 Ramona StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Hawthorne Gardens
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Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Seven Oaks
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Seven Oaks

600 Sharon Park DrMenlo Park, CA 94025
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425 Page Mill Rd
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425 Page Mill Rd

425 Page Mill RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Arbora Palo Alto
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Arbora Palo Alto

585 Hamilton AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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618 Manzanita Way
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618 Manzanita Way

618 Manzanita WayWoodside, CA 94062
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Portola Valley, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Portola Valley and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portola Valley, CA is found at The Dean in the North Los Altos neighborhood and is 779 square feet priced from $4,345. MV Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 706 square feet and currently listed start at $3,762. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Portola Valley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Dean1F779 Sq Ft$4,345
MV ApartmentsOak706 Sq Ft$3,762
Palo Alto Plaza Apartments1X1705 Sq Ft$3,495
230 - Atherton Park Forest1 Bed 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$2,500
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths595 Sq Ft$2,595
Fayette Townhouse Apartments1 BR with YARD556 Sq Ft$2,495
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Hardwood510 Sq Ft$2,695
Alma Street Apartments1x1463 Sq Ft$2,345

Cheapest Available Portola Valley and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portola Valley, CA is the 1x1 Model starting from $2,345 at Alma Street Apartments in the Duveneck neighborhood. The second most affordable Portola Valley 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR with YARD Model at Fayette Townhouse Apartments starting at $2,495 in the North Los Altos neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Portola Valley is currently $3,877. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Portola Valley:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Alma Street Apartments1x1$2,345
Fayette Townhouse Apartments1 BR with YARD$2,495
230 - Atherton Park Forest1 Bed 1 Bath$2,500
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths$2,595
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Hardwood$2,695
Palo Alto Plaza Apartments1X1$3,495
MV ApartmentsOak$3,762
The Dean1D$4,003

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Getting Around Portola Valley, CA

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Portola Valley Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Portola Valley Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portola Valley is $3,877.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Portola Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portola Valley is a 779 square feet unit starting from $4,345 at The Dean.

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