
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South of Midtown Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,700 (14 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South of Midtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South of Midtown Studio Apartments | $3,326 | $2,460 | $5,503 |
South of Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,035 | $2,495 | $7,051 |
South of Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,489 | $2,995 | $7,773 |
South of Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,315 | $4,495 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Available South of Midtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South of Midtown area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3440 Ramona St priced from $2,495. Ananda Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,700. Here are the most affordable South of Midtown apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3440 Ramona St | 1 x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Ananda Community | Large 1 bedroom - downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
Stanford Villa | Camellia | 1BR,1BA | $2,735 |
Birch Creek | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
Parker Palo Alto | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South of Midtown, CA
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South of Midtown 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 South of Midtown apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Midtown Apartments starting at $3,795 with a $3.83 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South of Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Merrilee Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
Midtown Apartments | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.83 |
Southwood Apartments | TBD | 2BR,2BA | $3.77 |
Verve | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
Parker Palo Alto | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.12 |
Birch Creek | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Stanford Villa | Camellia | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Ananda Community | Large 1 bedroom - downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $4.74 |
Palo Alto Plaza Apartments | Junior | Studio ,1BA | $5.84 |
3440 Ramona St | 1 x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South of Midtown Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South of Midtown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South of Midtown Apartment is $2,495 at 3440 Ramona St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South of Midtown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South of Midtown is starting from $3,353 at Birch Creek.
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