Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portola Valley, CA from $2,000 (22 Rentals)

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property at 2122 Williams St

$2,375

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2122 Williams St

Palo AltoCA94306
property at 32 Cambridge St

$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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32 Cambridge St

San CarlosCA94070
property at 502 Hope Terrace

$2,490

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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502 Hope Terrace

SunnyvaleCA94087

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857 Partridge Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

857 Partridge Ave

857 Partridge AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Hawthorne Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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property at 670 Azara Pl

$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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670 Azara Pl

SunnyvaleCA94086
property at 614 Redwood Ave

$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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614 Redwood Ave

Redwood CityCA94061
property at 23 Birch St

$2,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23 Birch St

Redwood CityCA94062

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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 The Camille North Apartments in the Old Los Altos neighborhood priced from $2,145. The Camille Apartments in the Old Los Altos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portola Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Camille North ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,145
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,595
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo1BR,1BA$2,795
Stanford VillaCamellia1BR,1BA$2,960
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975

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

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley apartment is the Premier 3 Bedroom Model at Noel Oaks Apartments starting at $5,295 with a $4.43 price per square foot in the Pine Forest 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 PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$2.96
Noel Oaks ApartmentsPremier 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$4.43
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.27
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.12
Stanford VillaCamellia1BR,1BA$3.79
Menlo Pointe ApartmentsMenlo Park - Menlo Pointe Apts - Close to Downt...1BR,1BA$4.83
347-367 Everett Ave1x11BR,1BA$4.83
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.53
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.36

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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 $2,595 at The Camille 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 $2,975 at Hawthorne Apartments.

What is the most affordable Portola Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Portola Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Plaza and starts from $4,400.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.