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171 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA|Downtown North
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Amenities for 171 Alma St, Downtown North
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Furnished |
| Hardwood Floor | No Dogs |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
Other
| No Cats |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
No pets allowed.
Parking
| Assigned Parking | Contact for Price |
|---|
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About 171 Alma St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 15% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Downtown North.
This unique apartment home offers the best of bustling downtown and at-home serenity. Enjoy this small community's greenery, natural light, and easy walk to cafes and CalTrain. Once inside, experience the luxury of this beautiful ground level home featuring rich hardwood floors. Showcase your favorite novels with unique, custom built in bookshelves. On beautiful Bay Area days, invite your friends to enjoy the shared outdoor garden and BBQ for dining al fresco. Cooking not your thing? Grab a quick meal just 3 blocks down on University Ave's many restaurants and stop by Scoop to finish the night with homemade ice cream. And of course, rest easy knowing that 2B Living Property Management is here for you. **Photos shown with furniture but apartment does not come furnished** apartment details: - rich hardwood floors - freshly painted walls and trim throughout - wall AC units - large closets/storage - custom shelving - white tile bathroom - includes one assigned parking space - tenant pays for: gas, electric, cold water, sewer & garbage - owner pays for: water and landscaping - security deposit $2,850 - no smoking, no pets community details: - small and friendly eight unit building - coin operated, shared laundry room - assigned parking - shared outdoor garden with seating and BBQ grill around town: - easy, convenient walk to Caltrain - great downtown Palo Alto location - three blocks to University Ave shops and restaurants - Stanford Shopping Center and Hospital - Peets and Starbucks - Anthropologie - Johnson Park ___________________________________________________________ A property management company focused on tenants? It's about time. 2B Living, Inc DRE # 01902745 Landscaping Services Water
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 171 Alma St compares to other nearby properties.
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Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown North |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 94301 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown North
1-bedroom apartments at 171 Alma St cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Downtown North
Palo Alto
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,325 |
| October 2023 | $3,342 |
| November 2023 | $3,132 |
| December 2023 | $3,277 |
| January 2024 | $3,082 |
| February 2024 | $2,707 |
| March 2024 | $2,725 |
| April 2024 | $2,783 |
| May 2024 | $2,904 |
| June 2024 | $2,894 |
| July 2024 | $2,972 |
| August 2024 | $2,997 |
| September 2024 | $3,378 |
| October 2024 | $3,341 |
| November 2024 | $3,372 |
| December 2024 | $3,198 |
| January 2025 | $3,219 |
| February 2025 | $3,087 |
| March 2025 | $3,190 |
| April 2025 | $3,415 |
| May 2025 | $3,373 |
| June 2025 | $3,201 |
| July 2025 | $3,201 |
| August 2025 | $3,015 |
| September 2025 | $3,073 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,997 |
| October 2023 | $2,938 |
| November 2023 | $2,823 |
| December 2023 | $2,846 |
| January 2024 | $2,845 |
| February 2024 | $2,661 |
| March 2024 | $2,784 |
| April 2024 | $2,876 |
| May 2024 | $3,342 |
| July 2024 | $2,965 |
| August 2024 | $2,869 |
| September 2024 | $3,129 |
| October 2024 | $3,230 |
| November 2024 | $3,394 |
| December 2024 | $3,295 |
| January 2025 | $3,207 |
| February 2025 | $3,057 |
| March 2025 | $2,865 |
| April 2025 | $2,895 |
| July 2025 | $3,495 |
| August 2025 | $3,106 |
| September 2025 | $3,350 |
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Can I afford to live at 171 Alma St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $2,695 |
Schools near 171 Alma St
Addison Elementary School
650 addison ave
palo alto, CA, 94301
K-5Public
A+
Ohlone Elementary School
950 amarillo ave
palo alto, CA, 94303
K-5Public
A+
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
445 e charleston rd
palo alto, CA, 94306
K-5Public
A+
Greendell
4120 midfield rd
palo alto, CA, 94303
K-12Public
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Getting around Palo Alto near 171 Alma St
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 171 Alma St, Palo Alto
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
3/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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