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816 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA|University South
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Amenities for 816 Cowper St, University South
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | Walk-in Closet |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| None (Cooling) |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 816 Cowper St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 25% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in University South.
Property Status: Active Enjoy living in downtown Palo Alto and walking to University Avenue or biking to Stanford and Caltrain. One bedroom, one bath unit (650 sq ft) on the ground floor with a walk-in closet, newly refinished hardwood floors, and new kitchen flooring. Lots of natural light and outdoor space to enjoy. On site coin-operated laundry. Tenant pays utilities except for water. No pets. Office Phone: (650) 322-3143 Copyright © 2026 MLS Listings, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 816 Cowper St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Address details
| Neighborhood | University South |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 94301 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in University South
1-bedroom apartments at 816 Cowper St cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
University South
Palo Alto
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,083 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $4,837 |
| June 2024 | $4,195 |
| July 2024 | $4,132 |
| August 2024 | $4,400 |
| September 2024 | $4,744 |
| October 2024 | $4,315 |
| November 2024 | $3,930 |
| December 2024 | $3,984 |
| January 2025 | $4,361 |
| February 2025 | $4,182 |
| March 2025 | $4,253 |
| April 2025 | $4,002 |
| May 2025 | $4,111 |
| June 2025 | $4,083 |
| July 2025 | $3,878 |
| August 2025 | $3,642 |
| September 2025 | $3,737 |
| October 2025 | $3,528 |
| November 2025 | $4,019 |
| December 2025 | $4,048 |
| January 2026 | $3,951 |
| February 2026 | $3,867 |
| March 2026 | $4,128 |
| April 2026 | $4,092 |
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Schools near 816 Cowper 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+
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+
Champions at Las Lomitas
299 alameda de las pulgas
atherton, CA, 94027
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
University South | Palo Alto, CA
Getting around Palo Alto near 816 Cowper St
Walking
7/10
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
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 816 Cowper St, Palo Alto
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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