
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA from $1,700 (13 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Palo Alto?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap East Palo Alto Studio Apartments | $2,748 | $1,700 | $4,339 |
Cheap East Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,479 | $2,200 | $5,380 |
Cheap East Palo Alto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,733 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
Cheap East Palo Alto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,326 | $5,400 | $6,815 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Woodland Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,175 |
Woodland Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Palo Alto area is the $4.00 price per square foot 1111 Madera Ave Model at 1111 Madera Ave in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $5,795. The second greatest value East Palo Alto apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Midtown Apartments starting at $3,795 with a $3.83 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1111 Madera Ave | 1111 Madera Ave | 4BR,2BA | $4.00 |
Midtown Apartments | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.83 |
Parker Palo Alto | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.12 |
3121 Alma St, Unit 3121 Alma St | 3121 Alma St | 2BR,1BA | $3.94 |
777 Hamilton | Java | 1BR,1BA | $4.73 |
Woodland Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
Verandas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
Woodland Park | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
Woodland Arms | Unit 307 | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
Stanford Garden Apartments | Large Studio Close to Everything - Private Patio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
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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
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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 $1,700.
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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