Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (13 Rentals)

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542 Forest Ave
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542 Forest Ave

542 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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East Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Palo Alto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Palo Alto, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park in the Lindenwood 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 $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Palo Alto apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$1,995
Woodland ArmsUnit 314Studio,1BA$2,275
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom top floor1BR,1BA$2,595
Southwood Apartments1x1BMR1BR,1BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA

As of February 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Palo Alto area is the $3.80 price per square foot 2x1.5w Model at The Midtown at Palo Alto in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value East Palo Alto apartment is the 2x2A Model at Southwood Apartments starting at $3,695 with a $3.77 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Palo Alto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Midtown at Palo Alto2x1.5w2BR,1.5BA$3.80
Southwood Apartments2x2A2BR,2BA$3.77
Laurel Oaks ApartmentsPremier 2Bd 1Ba2BR,1BA$4.23
440 Webster St, Unit 440440 Webster St2BR,1BA$3.99
Parker Palo AltoPlan 2B2BR,1BA$4.03
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom top floor1BR,1BA$3.24
777 HamiltonCloud1BR,1BA$4.56
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$3.99
Woodland ArmsUnit 307Studio ,1BA$4.55
Woodland ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$3.76

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Getting Around East Palo Alto, CA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Palo Alto Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Palo Alto?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Palo Alto is at Woodland Park listed at $1,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Palo Alto Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Palo Alto Apartment is $2,010 at Woodland Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Palo Alto Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Palo Alto is starting from $1,925 at Woodland Park.

What is the most affordable East Palo Alto Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Palo Alto Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lume and starts from $6,160.

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