Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mountain View Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,600 (23 Rentals)

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179 Dalma Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Dalma Dr

179 Dalma DrMountain View, CA 94041

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Fernmar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fernmar

210 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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Calderon Apartments
Studio Apartments

Calderon Apartments

850 Calderon AveMountain View, CA 94041
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465 Calderon Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

465 Calderon Ave

465 Calderon AveMountain View, CA 94041
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1638 Latham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1638 Latham St

1638 Latham StMountain View, CA 94041
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248 Pamela
1 Bedroom Apartments

248 Pamela

248 Pamela DrMountain View, CA 94040
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eaves Creekside
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

eaves Creekside

151 Calderon AveMountain View, CA 94041
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335-341 Easy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

335-341 Easy St

335-341 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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245 Bush St
1 Bedroom Apartments

245 Bush St

245 Bush StMountain View, CA 94041

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Cheapest Available Downtown Mountain View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Mountain View area of Mountain View, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Highlander priced from $2,195. Shoreline Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mountain View apartments for rent in Mountain View, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,195
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,250
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield405Studio,1BA$2,290
eaves CreeksideA11BR,1BA$2,430
30 Gladys Court2 Bedroom-L2BR,1BA$3,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mountain View, CA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mountain View area is the $3.33 price per square foot 1007 Boranda Ave Model at 1007 Boranda Ave, Unit D in the in the Central Los Altos neighborhood starting from $3,499. The second greatest value Downtown Mountain View apartment is the 2 Bedroom-L Model at 30 Gladys Court starting at $3,050 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Bedford Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Mountain View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1007 Boranda Ave, Unit D1007 Boranda Ave2BR,2BA$3.33
30 Gladys Court2 Bedroom-L2BR,1BA$3.21
Americana Apartments2A2BR,1BA$4.26
ARLO Mountain View1C1BR,1BA$4.78
MaderaPlan 1B1BR,1BA$5.26
The Highlander1x1L1BR,1BA$3.37
Rowe at Pear Village1C1BR,1BA$5.71
Avalon Mountain ViewA11BR,1BA$4.84
BrooksideBirch1BR,1BA$4.88
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$3.65

Getting Around the Downtown Mountain View Neighborhood in Mountain View, CA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mountain View Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Mountain View?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Mountain View is at eaves Mountain View at Middlefield listed at $2,290.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Mountain View Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Mountain View Apartment is $2,195 at The Highlander.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Mountain View Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Mountain View is starting from $2,695 at The Highlander.

What is the most affordable Downtown Mountain View Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Mountain View Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Highlander and starts from $3,395.

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