Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stanford, CA from $1,600 (71 Rentals)

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Woodland Park
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$1,675 - $4,075
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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
property at 32 Cambridge St

$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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32 Cambridge St

San CarlosCA94070
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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
property at 502 Hope Terrace

$2,490

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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502 Hope Terrace

SunnyvaleCA94087
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857 Partridge Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

857 Partridge Ave

857 Partridge AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
property at 670 Azara Pl

$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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670 Azara Pl

SunnyvaleCA94086
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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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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 $1,675. 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$1,675
The Chalet at CurtnerCabinStudio,1BA$2,095
Woodland ArmsUnit 202Studio,1BA$2,345
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,425
Stanford Garden ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything!1BR,1BA$2,595
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo1BR,1BA$2,795
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
347-367 Everett Ave1x11BR,1BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stanford, CA and Nearby

As of May 07, 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
Seven OaksH2BR,1.5BA$4.74
Woodland Park2x22BR,2BA$3.05
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.12
Southwood ApartmentsTBD1BR,1BA$4.26
Stanford Garden ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything!1BR,1BA$3.71
2893 Alma St2893 Alma St1BR,1BA$4.15
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.04

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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 $1,675.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanford Apartment is $2,253 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 $2,840 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 $4,075.

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