Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA from $1,400 (14 Rentals)

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670 Live Oak Ave
Studio Apartments

670 Live Oak Ave

670 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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The Atherton Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Atherton Oaks

425 Encinal AveMenlo Park, CA 94025

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Live Oak Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Ave

765-785 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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1466 San Antonio
2 Bedroom Apartments

1466 San Antonio

1466 San Antonio AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Hawthorne Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Woodside Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Palms

1008 Woodside RdRedwood City, CA 94061
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Woodside South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside South

15 Atherwood AveRedwood City, CA 94061

University Heights, Menlo Park, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 751 Vista Dr priced from $1,400. Partridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
751 Vista Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,100
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,395
Briarwood Manor2 bedroom ; 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,995
Menlo Pointe Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, CA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $3.18 price per square foot B9 Model at 885 Woodside in the in the West Atherton neighborhood starting from $6,199. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 2 bedroom ; 1 bath Model at Briarwood Manor starting at $2,995 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Pine Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
885 WoodsideB92BR,2BA$3.18
Briarwood Manor2 bedroom ; 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.00
Seven OaksH2BR,1.5BA$4.74
The MarcPlan B2BR,2BA$5.77
Menlo Pointe Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.45
Sharon Green1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$5.91
751 Vista Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
707 LeahyConifer1BR,1BA$5.22
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$5.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Heights, Menlo Park, CA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including University Heights, Menlo Park, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the University Heights Neighborhood in Menlo Park, CA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $1,400 at 751 Vista Dr.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Heights is starting from $2,895 at Verandas Apartments.

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