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

The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments

236 Higdon Ave

Park Plaza Apartments

Latham Court Apartments

330-338 Higdon Ave

Del Medio Manor

The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)

Maplewood Apartments

The Camille North Apartments
Charleston Meadow, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston Meadow?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Charleston Meadow Studio Apartments | $3,027 | $1,895 | $5,503 |
Charleston Meadow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,934 | $2,150 | $7,560 |
Charleston Meadow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,650 | $2,745 | $9,110 |
Charleston Meadow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,480 | $4,454 | $7,256 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Charleston Meadow Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Kentfield Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Latham Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Del Medio Manor | Studio 520sqft | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Four Palms | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
3440 Ramona St | 1 x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Maplewood Apartments | Plan S1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
Los Altos Court | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.52 |
The Camille Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $3.31 |
Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
Terman | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Birch Creek | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Stanford Villa | Camellia | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Four Palms | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Union Plaza Apartments | Premium One Bedroom (Fully Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Kentfield Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCharleston Meadow, Palo Alto, CA
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Palo Alto, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Charleston Meadow, Palo Alto, CA
Herbert Hoover Elementary
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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