Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Menlo Park Neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA from $1,600 (5 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Menlo Park area of Menlo Park.

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670 Live Oak Ave
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670 Live Oak Ave

670 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Live Oak Ave
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Live Oak Ave

765-785 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Menlo Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Menlo Park area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,650. Partridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Menlo Park apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,100
LumeS6Studio,1BA$2,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Menlo Park, CA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Menlo Park area is the $4.55 price per square foot 658 - 3-3 B Model at Six50Live, Menlo Park in the in the Pine Forest neighborhood starting from $8,995. The second greatest value Downtown Menlo Park apartment is the Plan C Model at Franklin Street Apartment Homes starting at $4,480 with a $3.92 price per square foot in the Roosevelt neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Menlo Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Six50Live, Menlo Park658 - 3-3 B3BR,3BA$4.55
Franklin Street Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.92
Briarwood Manor2 bedroom ; 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.10
Menlo Pointe Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.45
Woodland Park1-1 Apartment1BR,1BA$2.64
Anton MenloResidence 121BR,1BA$4.83
Indigo ApartmentsCeleste1BR,1BA$5.41
707 LeahyConifer1BR,1BA$5.21
LumeA71BR,1BA$6.01
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Menlo Park, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Menlo Park Neighborhood in Menlo Park, CA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Menlo Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Menlo Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Menlo Park is at Woodland Park listed at $1,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Menlo Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Menlo Park Apartment is $2,010 at Woodland Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Menlo Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Menlo Park is starting from $1,925 at Woodland Park.

What is the most affordable Downtown Menlo Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Menlo Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lume and starts from $6,160.

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