Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portola Valley, CA from $1,400 (18 Rentals)

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Hawthorne Gardens
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Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portola Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Portola Valley, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Portola Valley Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Central Portola Valley$7,500$7,5001
Los Trancos Woods Vista Verde$11,000$10,0001
Portola Valley Ranch$27,500$7,5003

Cheapest Available Portola Valley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portola Valley, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fayette Townhouse Apartments in the Old Los Altos neighborhood priced from $2,495. The Camille North Apartments in the Old Los Altos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portola Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fayette Townhouse Apartments1 BR with YARD1BR,1BA$2,495
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,495
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,595
Palo Alto Plaza ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$3,095
Mia Palo AltoStudio AStudio,1BA$3,532

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portola Valley, CA and Nearby

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portola Valley area is the $3.70 price per square foot 3BR Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Portola Valley apartment is the Redwood Model at MV Apartments starting at $5,946 with a $5.98 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portola Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Plaza3BR3BR,2BA$3.70
MV ApartmentsRedwood2BR,2BA$5.98
Springline2Bed/2Bath C - Signature2BR,2BA$9.27
The Dean1E1BR,1BA$6.16
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.36
Fayette Townhouse Apartments1 BR with YARD1BR,1BA$4.49
The Camille North Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$4.86
Palo Alto Plaza ApartmentsJuniorStudio ,1BA$5.84
Mia Palo AltoStudio AStudio ,1BA$7.97

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Getting Around Portola Valley, CA

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31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portola Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Portola Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Portola Valley is at The Camille North Apartments listed at $2,695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portola Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portola Valley Apartment is $2,495 at Fayette Townhouse Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portola Valley is starting from $3,495 at The Camille North Apartments.

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