Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmeadow Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,600 (49 Rentals)
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The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)

Del Medio Manor

Ananda Community

Maplewood Apartments

Birch Creek

The Camille Apartments

Aviana Apartments

The Camille North Apartments
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Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairmeadow?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairmeadow Studio Apartments | $2,913 | $1,750 | $5,260 |
Fairmeadow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,840 | $2,145 | $5,776 |
Fairmeadow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,827 | $2,695 | $8,164 |
Fairmeadow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,861 | $4,546 | $7,970 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairmeadow Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Ednamary Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Latham Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Del Medio Manor | Studio 520sqft | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Maplewood Apartments | Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,525 |
The Camille North Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
Southwood Apartments | TBD | 2BR,2BA | $3.77 |
Aviana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
Midtown Apartments | 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.71 |
Terman | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Union Plaza Apartments | Premium One Bedroom (Fully Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Somerset Place Apartments | 2x1 U | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
Del Medio Garden Apartments | 250 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
Caltega | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
Ednamary Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
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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
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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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