
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Highlands Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)
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The Highlands, Los Altos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Highlands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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The Highlands Studio Apartments | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
The Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,597 | $1,400 | $5,820 |
The Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,480 | $2,392 | $7,425 |
The Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,232 | $3,350 | $5,995 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Highlands Neighborhood of Los Altos, CA.
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Cheapest Available The Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Highlands area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cherryhill priced from $2,400. Brookside Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,619. Here are the most affordable The Highlands apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cherryhill | 1x1B Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Brookside Oaks | Alder | Studio,1BA | $2,619 |
Parkwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,645 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Highlands, CA
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Highlands area is the $3.62 price per square foot B Model at Springwood in the in the Monta Vista neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value The Highlands apartment is the Floor Plan C Model at Naya starting at $4,496 with a $4.44 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Springwood | B | 2BR,2BA | $3.62 |
Naya | Floor Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $4.44 |
Foothill Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.84 |
McClellan Terrace | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Citra | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Village Green Apartments | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
The Markham | Plan 1E | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
Heatherstone | Plan 1CR | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
Greendale Apartments - Fully Renovated | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $4.74 |
Cherryhill | 1x1C Classic | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Highlands Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Highlands Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Highlands Apartment is $2,400 at Cherryhill.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Highlands Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Highlands is starting from $2,750 at Cherryhill.
What is the most affordable The Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap The Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cherryhill and starts from $3,350.
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