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Los Altos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Los Altos Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Los Altos, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villages at Cupertino in the Monta Vista neighborhood priced from $1,704. 1630 Ottawa Court in the Community Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Los Altos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villages at CupertinoStelling1BR,1BA$1,704
1630 Ottawa CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Calderon Apartments12Studio,1BA$1,960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA and Nearby

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Los Altos area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments in the in the Town & Country Village neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Los Altos apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Palm Villa starting at $2,775 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Los Altos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.27
Palm Villa2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.52
The Camille Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.31
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Delmonico Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.98
Bradley ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom with balcony1BR,1BA$3.17
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$3.19
Olive West ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.29
260 Chiquita Ave Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Los Altos

What type of rentals are currently available in Los Altos?

There are currently 1543 Apartments for Rent in Los Altos, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,880 to $8,910. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Los Altos ranging from $1,200 to $39,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Los Altos?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Los Altos ranges from $1,200 to $39,900 with an average monthly rent of $8,853.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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