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Highlights
- Large closets/storage
- No smoking
- Rich hardwood floors
Location
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
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
About 171 Alma St
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.
Positives
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- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown North |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 94301 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Downtown North
Palo Alto
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,349 |
| 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 | $3,083 |
| October 2025 | $2,992 |
| November 2025 | $2,972 |
| December 2025 | $3,184 |
| January 2026 | $3,783 |
| February 2026 | $3,706 |
| March 2026 | $3,597 |
| April 2026 | $3,319 |
| May 2026 | $3,422 |
| June 2026 | $3,836 |
| July 2026 | $3,785 |
| August 2026 | $3,429 |
| September 2026 | $3,485 |
| October 2026 | $3,592 |
| November 2026 | $3,760 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,391 |
| 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 | $3,247 |
| October 2025 | $3,006 |
| November 2025 | $2,711 |
| December 2025 | $3,165 |
| January 2026 | $3,354 |
| February 2026 | $3,363 |
| March 2026 | $3,552 |
| April 2026 | $3,618 |
| May 2026 | $3,556 |
| June 2026 | $4,005 |
| July 2026 | $3,655 |
| August 2026 | $3,939 |
| September 2026 | $3,720 |
| October 2026 | $3,330 |
| November 2026 | $2,895 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 years 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+
Champions at Las Lomitas
299 alameda de las pulgas
atherton, CA, 94027
PKPublic
Barron Park Children's Center
800 barron ave
palo alto, CA, 94306
PKPublic
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
445 e charleston rd
palo alto, CA, 94306
K-5Public
A+
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
Explore the area around 171 Alma St
Sigona's Farmers Market
399 Stanford Shopping Ctr
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774 Emerson St
Willows Market
60 Middlefield Rd
Trader Joe's
855 El Camino Real
Safeway
525 El Camino Real
The North Face
180 El Camino Real
Everything But Water
1240 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Bloomingdale's
1 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Skims
180 El Camino Real
Madewell
180 Camino Real
Bober Tea & Coffee
121 Lytton Ave
Cafe Venetia
95 University Ave
Jingwei Fu Tea USA Inc
305 Lytton Ave
Kenz Coffee Bar
205 University Ave
Verve Coffee Roasters
162 University Ave
The Patio at Rudy's
412 Emerson St
Zaytinya
180 El Camino Real
Go Fish Poke Bar
660 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Menlo Tavern
100 El Camino Real
Rose & Crown Pub
547 Emerson St
T+No Coffee Project
369 Lytton Ave
DC Schaub, Inc
395 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Schaub's Meat Fish & Poultry
395 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Williams-Sonoma
180 El Camino Real
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market
555 Bryant St
Tower Well park
El Camino Park
El Palo Alto Park
Cogswell Plaza
Lytton Plaza
Coupa Cafe-Lytton
111 Lytton Ave
Darbar Indian Cuisine
129 Lytton Ave
Chipotle Mexican Grill
180 El Camino Real
Green Teaspoon Inc
222 Bryant St
The Patio at Rudy's
412 Emerson St
Palo Alto Transit Center
Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
El Camino Real / Quarry Rd-Stanford Shopping Ctr
Daly City BART - Palo Alto Transit Ctr
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Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 3
Purdue / Fordham - Palo Alto Transit Ctr
Palo Alto Transit Center
Research Park, Shopping Express
Palo Alto Station
Caltrain
Menlo Park
Caltrain
California Avenue
Caltrain
San Antonio
Caltrain
Redwood City
Caltrain
Mountain View Station
Event-Special Line
Mountain View Station
Event-Orange Line
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