Studio Apartments for Rent in Portola Valley, CA (13 Rentals)

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The Palomino
Studio Apartments

The Palomino

2755 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94306

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Arbora Palo Alto
Studio Apartments

Arbora Palo Alto

585 Hamilton AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Portola Valley, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Portola Valley and Nearby Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Portola Valley, CA is found at Mia Palo Alto in the Pine Forest neighborhood and is 606 square feet priced from $3,658. Palo Alto Plaza Apartments in the North Los Altos neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 530 square feet and currently listed start at $3,045. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Portola Valley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Mia Palo AltoStudio B606 Sq Ft$3,658
Palo Alto Plaza ApartmentsJunior530 Sq Ft$3,045
Partridge0BR/1.0BA400 Sq Ft$2,100

Cheapest Available Portola Valley and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of May 18, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Portola Valley, CA is the 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $2,100 at Partridge in the Pine Forest neighborhood. The second most affordable Portola Valley Studio is the Junior Model at Palo Alto Plaza Apartments starting at $3,045 in the North Los Altos neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Portola Valley is currently $3,125. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Portola Valley:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Partridge0BR/1.0BA$2,100
Palo Alto Plaza ApartmentsJunior$3,045
Mia Palo AltoStudio B$3,658

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Getting Around Portola Valley, CA

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Portola Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Portola Valley with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Portola Valley is at Partridge listed at $2,100.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Portola Valley Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Portola Valley is $3,125.

What is the largest available Studio Portola Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portola Valley is a 606 square feet unit starting from $3,658 at Mia Palo Alto.

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