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Portola Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portola Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

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$13,000$10,0001
Portola Valley Ranch$20,250$10,0002

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Portola Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Portola Valley?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Portola Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,433 to $10,489. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portola Valley ranging from $2,500 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 $2,500 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $12,094.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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