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Woodland Park
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$1,975 - $4,075
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$1,975 - $4,075
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Woodland Park

45 Newell RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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$3,400

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$3,400
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1058 Noel Dr

Menlo ParkCA94025

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670 Live Oak Ave
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670 Live Oak Ave

670 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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The Acacia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Acacia

231 Grant AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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488 James Rd
Studio Apartments

488 James Rd

488 James RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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The Atherton Oaks
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Atherton Oaks

425 Encinal AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Woodland Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Circle

1637 Woodland AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Menlo Oaks Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Menlo Oaks Apartments

840-842 Coleman AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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The Redwoods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Redwoods

220 E Okeefe StEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Live Oak Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Ave

765-785 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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542 Forest Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

542 Forest Ave

542 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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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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Stanford, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stanford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stanford, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park in the Duveneck neighborhood priced from $1,975. Woodland Arms in the Duveneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stanford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Woodland ArmsUnit 308Studio,1BA$2,295
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$2,395
Union Plaza ApartmentsNo Availability1BR,1BA$2,450
390 Everett Ave5R1BR,1BA$2,500
The Chalet at CurtnerLodge1BR,1BA$2,695
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
Merrilee Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,995
Verandas Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stanford, CA and Nearby

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stanford 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 Stanford apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Hawthorne Apartments starting at $2,975 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stanford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$2.96
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Union Plaza ApartmentsNo Availability1BR,1BA$2.33
Verandas Apartments2x1 W/D2BR,1BA$3.35
Woodland Park2x12BR,1BA$3.67
Merrilee Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.89
2044 Yale St2044 Yale St1BR,1BA$4.26
390 Everett Ave5R1BR,1BA$3.62
The Chalet at CurtnerLodge1BR,1BA$4.45
2899 Alma St, Unit 28992899 Alma St1BR,1BA$4.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stanford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Stanford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Stanford is at Woodland Park listed at $1,975.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanford Apartment is $2,348 at Woodland Park.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stanford is starting from $2,975 at Hawthorne Apartments.

What is the most affordable Stanford Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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