Cheap Apartments for Rent near Stanford, CA from $1,985 (59 Rentals)

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Woodland Park
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$1,985 - $3,465

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Base Rent$1,985 - $3,465
Total Monthly Price$1,985 - $3,465
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Woodland Park

45 Newell RdEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
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670 Live Oak Ave
Studio Apartments

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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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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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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Hawthorne Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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242 Curtner Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

242 Curtner Ave

242 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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1466 San Antonio
2 Bedroom Apartments

1466 San Antonio

1466 San Antonio AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Arastradero West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arastradero West

724 Arastradero RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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577 Vista Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

577 Vista Ave

577 Vista AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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$2,800 - $3,000
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134 Cypress St

Redwood CityCA94061
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Villa Toscana
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Toscana

272-290 Everett AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Oak Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Apartments

1600 Sand Hill RdPalo Alto, CA 94304
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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 $1,985. Union Plaza Apartments in the San Antonio neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stanford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio, 1BA$1,985
Union Plaza ApartmentsNo Availability1BR, 1BA$2,450
Williams Street Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2,645
Verandas Apartments2x12BR, 1BA$3,195
3618 Alameda ApartmentsStudio/BalconyStudio, 1BA$3,250
Noel Court ApartmentsRemodeled 1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3,495
Southwood Apartments1x1B1BR, 1BA$3,525
230 - Atherton Park Forest2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$3,800
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR, 2BA$3,995
Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$4,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stanford, CA and Nearby

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stanford area is the $4.86 price per square foot 658 - 3-3 C Model at Six50Live, Menlo Park in the Pine Forest neighborhood starting from $9,950. The second greatest value Stanford apartment is the Unit 325 Model at Park Plaza in the Duveneck neighborhood starting at $4,400 with a $2.96 price per square foot. 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.
Six50Live, Menlo Park658 - 3-3 C3BR, 3BA$4.86
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR, 2BA$2.96
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR, 2BA$3.33
Sharon Grove Apartments3x23BR, 2BA$4.88
Union Plaza ApartmentsNo Availability1BR, 1BA$2.33
Verandas Apartments2x1 W/D2BR, 1BA$3.35
Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR, 1.5BA$4.24
230 - Atherton Park Forest2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$4.00
Southwood Apartments1x1B1BR, 1BA$4.70
Woodland ParkStudioStudio, 1BA$4.35

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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 $1,985.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanford Apartment is $2,450 at Union Plaza Apartments.

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 $3,195 at Verandas 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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