Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monroe Park Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,700 (33 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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Arastradero West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arastradero West

724 Arastradero RdPalo Alto, CA 94306
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577 Vista Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

577 Vista Ave

577 Vista AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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The Capri Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Capri Apartments

2030 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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Mayfield Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Apartments

2483-2491 Whitney DrMountain View, CA 94043
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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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Atrium Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Court

1990 Latham StMountain View, CA 94040

Monroe Park, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Monroe Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monroe Park 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 Monroe Park 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
Latham Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Del Medio ManorStudio 520sqftStudio,1BA$2,300
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,595
Del Medio Garden Apartments250 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,650
Union Plaza ApartmentsPremium One Bedroom (Fully Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,695
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,799
Birch CreekPlan A11BR,1BA$2,980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe Park, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe Park area is the $3.67 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Aviana Apartments in the in the North Los Altos neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Monroe Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Model at Terman starting at $2,799 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the North Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aviana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.67
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.49
Union Plaza ApartmentsPremium One Bedroom (Fully Renovated)1BR,1BA$3.74
Del Medio Garden Apartments250 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.90
Caltega1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.82
Surrey HouseUnit 181BR,1BA$3.99
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.36
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.01
2070 Latham St, Unit 12070 Latham St1BR,1BA$4.00
Latham Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Monroe Park, Palo Alto, CA

Ranked #9

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for San Jose, California. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Monroe Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monroe Park is under $2,980.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monroe Park?

The cheapest apartment in Monroe Park is The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments which is listed at $2,245, while the average apartment in Monroe Park costs $5,066.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monroe Park?

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 Monroe Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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