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Portola Valley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Portola Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Portola Valley 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,480 | $3,450 | $7,000 |
Portola Valley 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,540 | $6,500 | $8,000 |
Portola Valley 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $20,231 | $6,600 | $10,000+ |
Portola Valley 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $29,633 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Portola Valley 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $26,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portola Valley, CA and Nearby
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portola Valley area is the $4.74 price per square foot H Model at Seven Oaks in the in the Stanford University neighborhood starting from $4,695. The second greatest value Portola Valley apartment is the Plan B Model at The Marc starting at $5,381 with a $5.69 price per square foot in the West Atherton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portola Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Seven Oaks | H | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.74 |
The Marc | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $5.69 |
Terman | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.49 |
MV Apartments | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $5.13 |
The Camille North Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
The Camille Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
Fayette Townhouse Apartments | 1 BR with YARD | 1BR,1BA | $4.49 |
Union Plaza Apartments | Studio with A/C (Renovated) | Studio ,1BA | $4.45 |
Palo Alto Plaza Apartments | Junior | Studio ,1BA | $5.75 |
Alma Street Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Portola Valley
What type of rentals are currently available in Portola Valley?
There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Portola Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,075 to $10,000. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portola Valley ranging from $3,000 to $90,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portola Valley?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portola Valley ranges from $3,000 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,584.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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