Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown North Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,700 (15 Rentals)

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Hawthorne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Apartments

275 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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542 Forest Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

542 Forest Ave

542 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Hawthorne Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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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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Menlo Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Menlo Oaks Apartments

840-842 Coleman AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown North area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,700. Partridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown North apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,200
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,395
Hawthorne GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,595
Southwood Apartments1x1BMR1BR,1BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown North, CA

As of March 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown North area is the $5.84 price per square foot 2N Model at Landsby in the in the North Los Altos neighborhood starting from $5,835. The second greatest value Downtown North apartment is the 2 bedroom ; 1 bath Model at Briarwood Manor starting at $3,195 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Pine Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Landsby2N2BR,2BA$5.84
Briarwood Manor2 bedroom ; 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.26
Southwood Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$3.86
Parker Palo AltoPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.75
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99
Laurel Oaks Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$5.08
Anton MenloResidence 1Studio ,1BA$5.33
Woodland ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$3.28
Hawthorne GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.19
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.89

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Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA

Ranked #13

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown North Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown North?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown North is at Woodland Park listed at $1,700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown North Apartment is $1,925 at Woodland Park.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown North is starting from $1,925 at Woodland Park.

What is the most affordable Downtown North Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briarwood Manor and starts from $4,295.

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