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Menlo Park, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Menlo Park, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Menlo Park, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Menlo Park Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sharon Height$4,992$1,9958
Lindenwood$6,355$1,650210

Cheapest Available Menlo Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Menlo Park, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Middlefield Junction in the West Atherton neighborhood priced from $1,189. 483 Park St in the West Atherton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Menlo Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Middlefield Junction2 BD2BR,1BA$1,189
483 Park St1 BED/ 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,600
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, CA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Menlo Park area is the $2.45 price per square foot 3 bedroom ; 2 bath Model at Briarwood Manor in the in the Pine Forest neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Menlo Park apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Woodside Court starting at $3,695 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the West Atherton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Menlo Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Briarwood Manor3 bedroom ; 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.45
Woodside CourtThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$3.64
Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$3.83
Menlo Pointe Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.45
Avenue Two Apartments1B1BR,1BA$3.57
Woodland Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.58
Middlefield Junction1 BD1BR,1BA$3.11
483 Park St1 BED/ 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.15
Woodland ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Menlo Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Menlo Park?

There are currently 1193 Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $13,420. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Menlo Park ranging from $1,200 to $90,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Menlo Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Menlo Park ranges from $1,200 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,270.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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