Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portola Valley, CA from $1,400 (17 Rentals)

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Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Portola Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portola Valley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portola Valley, CA is a Studio unit found at Union Plaza Apartments in the San Antonio neighborhood priced from $2,450. 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
Union Plaza ApartmentsStudio with ACStudio,1BA$2,450
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,495
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,595
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Hardwood1BR,1BA$2,695
Fayette Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2,713

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

As of September 08, 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 3BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments starting at $4,995 with a $3.84 price per square foot in the Ventura 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
Merrilee Terrace Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$3.84
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.47
Palo Alto Plaza Apartments1X11BR,1BA$5.03
Montage ApartmentsNEWLY REMODELED-Ground floor 1x11BR,1BA$5.14
Fayette Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$4.54
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.36
The Camille North Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$4.86
Union Plaza ApartmentsStudio with ACStudio ,1BA$4.54
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Hardwood1BR,1BA$5.80

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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

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portola Valley Apartments

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 The Camille North 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 $3,095 at Woodside Court.

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