Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Professorville Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,700 (32 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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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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242 Curtner Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

242 Curtner Ave

242 Curtner AvePalo 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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670 Live Oak Ave
Studio Apartments

670 Live Oak Ave

670 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025

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Live Oak Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Ave

765-785 Live Oak AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Menlo Oaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Menlo Oaks Apartments

840-842 Coleman AveMenlo Park, CA 94025
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Professorville, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Professorville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Professorville area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,650. Stanford Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Professorville apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio,1BA$1,995
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,100
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,395
Alma Street Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,895
LumeS6Studio,1BA$2,985
Briarwood Manor2 bedroom ; 1 bath2BR,1BA$3,095
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,095
Menlo Pointe Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Professorville, CA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Professorville area is the $4.30 price per square foot 658 - 3-3 B Model at Six50Live, Menlo Park in the in the Pine Forest neighborhood starting from $8,495. The second greatest value Professorville apartment is the 2-2 Apartment Model at Woodland Park starting at $2,800 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Lindenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Professorville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Six50Live, Menlo Park658 - 3-3 B3BR,3BA$4.30
Woodland Park2-2 Apartment2BR,2BA$2.79
Briarwood Manor2 bedroom ; 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.10
Southwood ApartmentsTBD2BR,2BA$3.77
Menlo Pointe Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.45
Midtown Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.71
Alma Street Apartments2x12BR,1BA$4.02
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99
Stanford Garden ApartmentsLarge Studio Close to Everything - Private PatioStudio ,1BA$3.99
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$5.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Professorville, Palo Alto, CA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Professorville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Professorville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Professorville is at Woodland Park listed at $1,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Professorville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Professorville Apartment is $2,010 at Woodland Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Professorville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Professorville is starting from $1,925 at Woodland Park.

What is the most affordable Professorville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Professorville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lume and starts from $6,160.

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