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777 San Antonio Rd

Palo AltoCA94303

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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 $1,700. 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$1,700
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$1,995
Woodland ArmsUnit 314Studio,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Palo Alto area is the $3.68 price per square foot Flash Model at 777 Hamilton in the in the Felton Gables neighborhood starting from $5,062. The second greatest value East Palo Alto apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Parker Palo Alto starting at $3,500 with a $4.12 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.
777 HamiltonFlash3BR,3BA$3.68
Parker Palo AltoTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.12
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.37
The MarcPlan A1BR,1BA$5.72
LumeA71BR,1BA$6.01
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99
Woodland ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$3.36
Woodland ArmsUnit 202Studio ,1BA$4.55
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$3.99
1621 Woodland Ave, Unit A1621 Woodland AveStudio ,1BA$4.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Palo Alto

What type of rentals are currently available in East Palo Alto?

There are currently 569 Apartments for Rent in East Palo Alto, CA with pricing that ranges from $788 to $13,140. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Palo Alto ranging from $1,200 to $90,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Palo Alto?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Palo Alto ranges from $1,200 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,311.

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