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property at 614 Redwood Ave

$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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614 Redwood Ave

Redwood CityCA94061

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property at 820 Kipling St

$3,570

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$3,570

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$3,570

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Oct 29

820 Kipling St

Palo AltoCA94301

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West Menlo Park, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Menlo Park Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Menlo Park, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pines Apartments in the Stanford University neighborhood priced from $2,795. Woodside Court in the West Atherton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Menlo Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo1BR,1BA$2,795
Woodside Court3162BR,2BA$3,095
Springline2Bed/2Bath D -Signature2BR,2BA$8,988

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Menlo Park, CA and Nearby

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Menlo Park area is the $9.67 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath D -Signature Model at Springline in the in the Pine Forest neighborhood starting from $8,988. The second greatest value West Menlo Park apartment is the Premier 1 Bedroom Model at The Pines Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $5.87 price per square foot in the Stanford University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Menlo Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Springline2Bed/2Bath D -Signature2BR,2BA$9.67
The Pines ApartmentsPremier 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.87

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Menlo Park

What type of rentals are currently available in West Menlo Park?

There are currently 327 Apartments for Rent in West Menlo Park, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,600 to $15,949. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Menlo Park ranging from $2,275 to $90,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Menlo Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Menlo Park ranges from $2,275 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,948.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Menlo Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Menlo Park range from $4,495 to $15,949, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,800 to $19,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,020 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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