Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmeadow Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (49 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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2020 California St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2020 California St

2020 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Caltega
1 Bedroom Apartments

Caltega

240 Ortega AveMountain 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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Meadowood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowood Apartments

1555 W Middlefield RdMountain View, CA 94043
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Colony Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Apartments

1984 Colony StMountain View, CA 94043

Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmeadow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmeadow area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments priced from $2,245. Caltega has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Fairmeadow apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
Caltega1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Ednamary Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Latham Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Del Medio ManorStudio 520sqftStudio,1BA$2,300
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Maplewood ApartmentsPlan S1Studio,1BA$2,525
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmeadow, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmeadow area is the $3.21 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Woodview Apartments in the in the San Antonio neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Fairmeadow apartment is the TBD Model at Southwood Apartments starting at $3,695 with a $3.77 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmeadow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Southwood ApartmentsTBD2BR,2BA$3.77
Aviana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.67
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.71
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.49
Union Plaza ApartmentsPremium One Bedroom (Fully Renovated)1BR,1BA$3.74
Somerset Place Apartments2x1 U2BR,1BA$3.82
Del Medio Garden Apartments250 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.90
Caltega1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.82
Ednamary Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmeadow, 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

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including Palo Alto. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Fairmeadow Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmeadow Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairmeadow?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmeadow is under $2,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmeadow?

The cheapest apartment in Fairmeadow is The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments which is listed at $2,245, while the average apartment in Fairmeadow costs $5,384.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmeadow?

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 2 regular apartments in Fairmeadow that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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