Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $2,200 (16 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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Villa Toscana
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Toscana

272-290 Everett AvePalo Alto, CA 94301

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 Partridge priced from $2,200. Woodland Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable Downtown Palo Alto apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,200
Woodland ArmsUnit 314Studio,1BA$2,275
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,395
Hawthorne GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,595
Mia Palo AltoStudio AStudio,1BA$3,506

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palo Alto, CA

As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Palo Alto area is the $3.80 price per square foot 2x1.5w Model at The Midtown at Palo Alto in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Downtown Palo Alto apartment is the Plan A Model at The Marc starting at $4,052 with a $6.00 price per square foot in the Duveneck 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.
The Midtown at Palo Alto2x1.5w2BR,1.5BA$3.80
The MarcPlan A1BR,1BA$6.00
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99
Woodland ArmsUnit 307Studio ,1BA$4.55
Hawthorne GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.19
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.89
Mia Palo AltoStudio AStudio ,1BA$7.91

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 Partridge listed at $2,200.

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 $2,250 at Partridge.

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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