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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 $1,650. Stanford Garden Apartments in the Duveneck neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,245. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stanford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$2,245
Woodland ArmsUnit 314Studio,1BA$2,275
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,395
Union Plaza ApartmentsStudio with ACStudio,1BA$2,450
The Chalet at CurtnerChateau1BR,1BA$2,500
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Hardwood1BR,1BA$2,695
Stanford VillaStudioStudio,1BA$2,710
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stanford, CA and Nearby

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stanford 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 Stanford 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 Stanford 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
Briarwood Manor2 bedroom ; 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.33
Garden Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.13
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.47
2044 Yale St2044 Yale St1BR,1BA$3.99
Southwood Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$4.26
Woodland Park1-1 Apartment1BR,1BA$3.08
The Chalet at CurtnerChateau1BR,1BA$3.85
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stanford

What type of rentals are currently available in Stanford?

There are currently 856 Apartments for Rent in Stanford, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,433 to $15,000. There are also 111 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Stanford ranging from $1,600 to $90,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Stanford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Stanford ranges from $1,600 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,995.

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