Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stanford, CA from $1,700 (102 Rentals)

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Woodland Park
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$1,700 - $4,190
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$1,700 - $4,190
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodland Park

45 Newell RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Terman
$3,303 - $4,445
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8

Terman

4230 Terman DrPalo Alto, CA 94306
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$3,690

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Available Oct 29

820 Kipling St

Palo AltoCA94301

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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
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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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The Chalet at Curtner
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Chalet at Curtner

380 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Woodland Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Circle

1637 Woodland AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303

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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 $1,700. The Chalet at Curtner in the Ventura neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stanford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio,1BA$2,095
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,425
Stanford Garden ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything!1BR,1BA$2,895
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo1BR,1BA$2,895
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
Laurel Oaks ApartmentsPremier 1 Bedroom with Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$3,495
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$4,400
Birch Plaza2053BR,2BA$6,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stanford, CA and Nearby

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stanford area is the $3.78 price per square foot 205 Model at Birch Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $6,700. The second greatest value Stanford apartment is the Unit 325 Model at Park Plaza starting at $4,400 with a $2.96 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.
Birch Plaza2053BR,2.5BA$3.78
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$2.96
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Woodland Park2x22BR,2BA$3.15
2046 Yale St2046 Yale St1BR,1BA$4.26
Stanford Garden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.56
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.04
Laurel Oaks ApartmentsPremier 1 Bedroom with Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$5.92
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo1BR,1BA$5.97
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio ,1BA$5.59

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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 $1,700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanford Apartment is $1,925 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 $2,850 at Woodland Park.

What is the most affordable Stanford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Stanford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Park and starts from $3,540.

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