Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (14 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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Cheapest Available Downtown Palo Alto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Palo Alto area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Arms priced from $2,175. Partridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown Palo Alto apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$2,175
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,200
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,395
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,695
Mia Palo AltoStudio AStudio,1BA$3,431

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palo Alto, CA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Palo Alto area is the $3.83 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Midtown Apartments in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Downtown Palo Alto apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Garden Oaks Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the West Atherton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Palo Alto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$3.83
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.37
The MarcPlan A1BR,1BA$5.67
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99
Woodland ArmsUnit 307Studio ,1BA$4.55
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.89
Mia Palo AltoStudio AStudio ,1BA$7.74

Getting Around the Downtown Palo Alto Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Palo Alto Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Palo Alto?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Palo Alto is at Woodland Arms listed at $2,175.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Palo Alto Apartment is $2,395 at Verandas Apartments.

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

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

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