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536 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA|Downtown North
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| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 650 sqft | $2,400 /mo | 2 units available | Welcome to Hawthorne Homes! This small Palo Alto community apartment is move in ready! Call to schedule your showing today! This is the best priced property in the most desirable area in the country! Convenient, very clean and a quiet nice place to call home! |
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Amenities for 536 Hawthorne
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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Property details
| Units | 2 |
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About 536 Hawthorne
Welcome to Hawthorne Homes! This small Palo Alto community apartment is move in ready! Call to schedule your showing today! This is the best priced property in the most desirable area in the country! Convenient, very clean and a quiet nice place to call home!
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Rent trends in Downtown North
1-bedroom apartments at 536 Hawthorne cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown North.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Downtown North
Palo Alto
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $3,048 |
| December 2023 | $3,027 |
| January 2024 | $2,474 |
| February 2024 | $2,337 |
| March 2024 | $2,310 |
| April 2024 | $2,243 |
| May 2024 | $2,416 |
| June 2024 | $2,248 |
| July 2024 | $2,395 |
| August 2024 | $2,395 |
| September 2024 | $1,997 |
| October 2024 | $2,354 |
| November 2024 | $2,064 |
| December 2024 | $2,060 |
| January 2025 | $2,175 |
| February 2025 | $2,311 |
| March 2025 | $2,216 |
| April 2025 | $2,275 |
| May 2025 | $2,892 |
| June 2025 | $2,400 |
| July 2025 | $2,480 |
| August 2025 | $2,500 |
| September 2025 | $2,642 |
| October 2025 | $2,489 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,300 |
| June 2025 | $2,350 |
| July 2025 | $2,200 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 536 Hawthorne
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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Neighborhood
Downtown North | Palo Alto, CA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Palo Alto near 536 Hawthorne Ave
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
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
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 536 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Willows Market
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Whole Foods Market
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Trader Joe's
855 El Camino Real
La Hacienda Market
1933 Menalto Ave
Safeway
525 El Camino Real
Cielo
477 University Ave
Elite Cleaners & Tailors
468 University Ave
Chico's
396 University Ave
KEEN Garage
278 University Ave
Lingerie Republique LLC
547 Bryant St
Joe & the Juice
508 University Ave
T+No Coffee Project
369 Lytton Ave
Cafe Venetia
419 University Ave
Blue Bottle Coffee
456 University Ave
Tong Sui
540 Bryant St
Vino Locale
431 Kipling St
Lou & Herbert's
488 University Ave
President's Terrace
488 University Ave
Bevri
335 University Ave
Hidden Tap & Barrel
320 University Ave
T+No Coffee Project
369 Lytton Ave
Miss Emily's Bakeshop LLC
440 Laurel St
Douce France
855 El Camino Real
Kara's Cupcakes
855 El Camino Real
Manresa Bread
855 El Camino Real
Johnson Park
Elinor Cogswell Plaza
Lytton Plaza
Heritage Park
El Palo Alto Park
Sanchos Taqueria
491 Lytton Ave
Vino Locale
431 Kipling St
Ike's Love & Sandwiches
401 Lytton Ave
Ike's Place
401 Lytton Ave
Joe & the Juice
508 University Ave
Lytton Av / Cowper St
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