Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portola Valley, CA from $2,200 (20 Rentals)

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Hawthorne Apartments
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Hawthorne Apartments

275 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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901 Fremont St

Menlo ParkCA94025

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Cheapest Available Portola Valley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portola Valley, CA is a Studio unit found at Partridge in the Pine Forest neighborhood priced from $2,200. The Camille North Apartments in the North Los Altos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portola Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,200
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,595
Union Plaza ApartmentsPremium One Bedroom (Fully Renovated)1BR,1BA$2,695
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,799
Palo Alto Plaza ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$3,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portola Valley, CA and Nearby

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portola Valley area is the $4.55 price per square foot 658 - 3-3 B Model at Six50Live, Menlo Park in the in the Pine Forest neighborhood starting from $8,995. The second greatest value Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Six50Live, Menlo Park658 - 3-3 B3BR,3BA$4.55
Los Altos CourtTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.52
The Camille Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.31
Seven OaksH2BR,1.5BA$4.74
Menlo Pointe Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.45
230 - Atherton Park Forest2 Bed 2 Bath Remodel2BR,2BA$3.61
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.49
Union Plaza ApartmentsPremium One Bedroom (Fully Renovated)1BR,1BA$3.74
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.36
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.89

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33 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portola Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Portola Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Portola Valley is at Partridge listed at $2,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portola Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portola Valley Apartment is $2,595 at The Camille North Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portola Valley is starting from $2,799 at Terman.

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