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420 James Rd
420 James Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA

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Monthly rent
$3,995–$4,595Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Beds2
Baths2
Sqft1,100
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Units

420 James Rd Palo Alto, CA

New Listing

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2 Beds

2 Baths

$3,995

Listed on 10/16/2026
Listed by VRENT.com
Days on market: 13
If space is what you are looking for, look no further! The Barclay House Apartments offer spacious two bedroom two bathroom apartment homes in a lovely courtyard setting. The building is located on a residential street in the Charleston Meadows Neighborhood and is near great schools, city parks, restaurants, and shopping centers. Building amenities include covered parking, exterior storage, an on-site laundry facility, and on-site management.

Available

01

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2 Beds

2 Baths

$4,595

Listed on 09/26/2026
Listed by VRENT.com
Days on market: 33
If space is what you are looking for, look no further! The Barclay House Apartments offer spacious two bedroom two bathroom apartment homes in a lovely courtyard setting. The building is located on a residential street in the Charleston Meadows Neighborhood and is near great schools, city parks, restaurants, and shopping centers. Building amenities include covered parking, exterior storage, an on-site laundry facility, and on-site management.

Amenities for 420 James Rd

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • Storage
  • Outdoor Space
  • On-Site Laundry
  • On-Site Management
  • Swimming Pool
Unit Amenities
  • Central Heat
  • On-Site Laundry

Policies at 420 James Rd

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 420 James Rd

HomeApartments in Palo AltoCharleston Meadow 420 James Rd #21, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA

Interested in leasing 420 James Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA? Currently, 420 James Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom apartment with 2 bathrooms. Below, you can compare the rent price at 420 James Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA vs overall rent prices in Charleston Meadow, CA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 420 James Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA.

Address details

Units21
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code94306

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 420 James Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Central heat
This address offers a climate controlled environment
Extra Storage
In-unit features
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.6 miles away

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Rent trends in Palo Alto

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 420 James Rd #21 to be 7% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Charleston Meadow.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Charleston Meadow
Palo Alto
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Palo Alto
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$4,336
December 2024$4,186
January 2025$4,221
February 2025$4,108
March 2025$4,346
April 2025$4,358
May 2025$4,625
June 2025$4,818
July 2025$4,278
August 2025$4,239
September 2025$4,307
October 2025$4,360
November 2025$4,122
December 2025$4,381
January 2026$4,515
February 2026$4,837
March 2026$5,107
April 2026$5,105
May 2026$5,172
June 2026$5,378
July 2026$5,612
August 2026$5,220
September 2026$4,684
October 2026$4,829
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Charleston Meadow
MonthMedian Rent
September 2026$4,595
October 2026$4,595

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$171,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $171,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $4,295.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 420 James Rd, Palo Alto, CA.
This month$3,9952 bed2 bath
8 months ago$3,6952 bed2 bath
11 months ago$3,4952 bed2 bath
1 year ago$2,7951 bed1 bath
1 year ago$3,3952 bed2 bath
1 year ago$3,5952 bed2 bath
1 year ago$3,5952 bed2 bath
1 year ago$3,3952 bed2 bath
2 years ago$3,5952 bed2 bath

Schools near 420 James Rd #21

Herbert Hoover Elementary School

445 e charleston rd

palo alto, CA, 94306

K-5Public
A+

Juana Briones Elementary School

4100 orme st

palo alto, CA, 94306

K-5Public
A+

Barron Park Children's Center

800 barron ave

palo alto, CA, 94306

PKPublic

Greendell

4120 midfield rd

palo alto, CA, 94303

K-12Public

Ohlone Elementary School

950 amarillo ave

palo alto, CA, 94303

K-5Public
A+
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Neighborhood

Charleston Meadow | Palo Alto, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Palo Alto near 420 James Rd

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 420 James Rd, Palo Alto

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 420 James Rd

Grocery Outlet
3445 Alma St
Piazza's Fine Foods
3922 Middlefield Rd
Safeway
645 San Antonio Rd
Trader Joe's
590 Showers Dr
Joya Supermarket LLC
2512 California St

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