Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charleston Meadow Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (46 Rentals)

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488 James Rd
Studio Apartments

488 James Rd

488 James RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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The Chalet at Curtner
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Chalet at Curtner

380 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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431 Dinahs Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Dinahs Ct

431 Dinahs CtPalo Alto, CA 94306

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Parksquare Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parksquare Apartments

4290 Wilkie WayPalo Alto, CA 94306
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242 Curtner Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

242 Curtner Ave

242 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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King Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Apartments

2000 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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The Capri Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Capri Apartments

2030 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Monte Sierra Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Sierra Apartments

1901 Montecito AveMountain View, CA 94043
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Mayfield Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Apartments

2483-2491 Whitney DrMountain View, CA 94043
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1638 Latham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1638 Latham St

1638 Latham StMountain View, CA 94041
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Ednamary Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ednamary Apartments

1855-1885 Ednamary WayMountain View, CA 94040
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Caltega
1 Bedroom Apartments

Caltega

240 Ortega AveMountain View, CA 94040
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2020 California St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2020 California St

2020 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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2005 Colony St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2005 Colony St

2005 Colony StMountain View, CA 94043
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Atrium Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Court

1990 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040
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Colony Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Apartments

1984 Colony StMountain View, CA 94043
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Four Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Four Palms

262 Mariposa AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Charleston Meadow, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charleston Meadow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Charleston Meadow area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Villa Monte Apartments priced from $1,895. Kentfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable Charleston Meadow apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villa Monte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Kentfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,150
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
Caltega1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Latham Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,295
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Del Medio ManorStudio 520sqftStudio,1BA$2,300
Four Palms1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,350
3440 Ramona St1 x11BR,1BA$2,495
Maplewood ApartmentsPlan S1Studio,1BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston Meadow, CA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston Meadow area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments in the in the Town & Country Village neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Charleston Meadow apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Los Altos Court starting at $3,695 with a $3.52 price per square foot in the North Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston Meadow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.27
Los Altos CourtTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.52
The Camille Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.31
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.49
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$3.49
Stanford VillaCamellia1BR,1BA$3.51
Four Palms1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
Union Plaza ApartmentsPremium One Bedroom (Fully Renovated)1BR,1BA$3.74
Kentfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Charleston Meadow, Palo Alto, CA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Palo Alto, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Charleston Meadow, Palo Alto, and the greater San Jose area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Charleston Meadow Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston Meadow Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Charleston Meadow?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charleston Meadow is under $2,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charleston Meadow?

The cheapest apartment in Charleston Meadow is Kentfield Apartments which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Charleston Meadow costs $5,310.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charleston Meadow?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Charleston Meadow that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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