Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South of Midtown Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,700 (14 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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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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South of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3440 Ramona St1 x11BR,1BA$2,495
Ananda CommunityLarge 1 bedroom - downstairs1BR,1BA$2,700
Stanford VillaCamellia1BR,1BA$2,735
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$2,795
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.27
Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$3.83
Southwood ApartmentsTBD2BR,2BA$3.77
VerveOne Bedroom A1C1BR,1BA$4.20
Parker Palo AltoTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.12
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$3.49
Stanford VillaCamellia1BR,1BA$3.51
Ananda CommunityLarge 1 bedroom - downstairs1BR,1BA$4.74
Palo Alto Plaza ApartmentsJuniorStudio ,1BA$5.84
3440 Ramona St1 x11BR,1BA$4.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA

Ranked #23

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

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3.0
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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.

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

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