Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monroe Park Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,700 (29 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 Kentfield Apartments priced from $2,150. Park Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Monroe Park apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kentfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,150
Park Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,195
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
3440 Ramona St1 x11BR,1BA$2,495
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe Park, CA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe Park area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments in the in the Town & Country Village neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Monroe Park apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Los Altos Court starting at $3,695 with a $3.52 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.
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.27
Los Altos CourtTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.52
The Camille Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.31
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.49
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$3.59
Stanford VillaCamellia1BR,1BA$3.51
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
Kentfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.64

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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 $2,695.

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

The cheapest apartment in Monroe Park is Kentfield Apartments which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Monroe Park costs $5,310.

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

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.