
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $1,400 (19 Rentals)
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Villages at Cupertino

Mathilda Garden Apartments

Westport Senior

Olive Garden Apartments

Castlemont Arms

Delmonico Apartments

1015 W Olive Ave, Unit 3

Cherryhill

Olive West Apartments
South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Los Altos?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Los Altos Studio Apartments | $2,983 | $1,995 | $3,806 |
South Los Altos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,173 | $1,475 | $5,635 |
South Los Altos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,022 | $2,392 | $6,820 |
South Los Altos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,461 | $3,350 | $5,995 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Los Altos Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Los Altos Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Los Altos area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villages at Cupertino priced from $1,704. Mathilda Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable South Los Altos apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Villages at Cupertino | Stelling | 1BR,1BA | $1,704 |
Mathilda Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Verona Gardens | C.C. | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Cherryhill | 1x1B Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Olive West Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,465 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Los Altos, CA
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Los Altos area is the $3.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom B Model at Citra in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,690. The second greatest value South Los Altos apartment is the B Model at Springwood starting at $3,525 with a $3.45 price per square foot in the Monta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Los Altos apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Citra | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
Springwood | B | 2BR,2BA | $3.45 |
Foothill Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.74 |
364-366 W Olive Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Bradley Apartments | Upstairs 1 Bedroom: Brand new wood floors | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
691 Ontario Ct | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Verona Gardens | C.C. | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Updated 2 Bedroom in West Sunnyvale | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
Olive West Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
1015 W Olive Ave, Unit 3 | 1015 W Olive Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
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Getting Around the South Los Altos Neighborhood in Los Altos, CA
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
24 / 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 South Los Altos Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Los Altos Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Los Altos Apartment is $1,704 at Villages at Cupertino.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Los Altos Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Los Altos is starting from $2,209 at Villages at Cupertino.
What is the most affordable South Los Altos Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Los Altos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cherryhill and starts from $3,350.
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