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1d ago
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565 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,275–$7,500
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$4,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University South apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$3,995
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
13h ago
Verified
715 Everett Ave #1763, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,150–$7,510
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13h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,550
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13h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,320
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13h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,110
$6,890
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13h ago
Verified
837 Cowper St #1289, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,900–$5,520
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13h ago
Verified
501 Forest Ave #1255, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,150–$6,080
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13h ago
Verified
565 Arastradero Rd #275, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$3,870
Price drop
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Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Dishwasher
Assigned Parking
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,100
$3,790
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,650
Condo for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,550
$5,410
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1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,320
$4,160
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1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,100
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1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,200
$3,660
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,210
$4,840
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
345 Sheridan Ave #2016, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,390–$4,560
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
535 Everett Ave #1230, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,850–$4,350
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$7,820
House for rent
2h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,050–$3,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Palo Alto
4250 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,220
Condo for rent
2d ago
166 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Storage
1 bed
1 bath
$3,595
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Downtown North condo for rent in Palo Alto
535 Everett Avenue #242, Palo Alto, CA 94301
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Green Acres house for rent in Palo Alto
580 Arastradero Road #191, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1094 Tanland Drive #084B, Palo Alto, CA 94303
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ventura apartment for rent in Palo Alto
220 Ventura Avenue #68, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
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4h ago
500 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Storage
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
University South apartment for rent in Palo Alto
In-unit laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
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2d ago
3085 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Hardwood floor
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,845–$3,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
University South apartment for rent in Palo Alto
Studio
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Southgate house for rent in Palo Alto
1 Park Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Furnished | Hardwood floor | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Nov 25
4d ago
Charleston Gardens house for rent in Palo Alto
1 San Antonio Rd #E, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Hardwood floor | Microwave
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available Nov 24
5d+ ago
University South apartment for rent in Palo Alto
2 beds
2 baths
$7,500
$7,089
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University South apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$5,329
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
580 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
2 baths
$5,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Triple El house for rent in Palo Alto
4 beds
2 baths
$10,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Barron Park house for rent in Palo Alto
3691 Laguna Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Garage parking | Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets
3 beds
2 baths
$8,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Fairmeadow house for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Oct 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palo Alto
3 beds
3 baths
$6,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown house for rent in Palo Alto
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Old Palo Alto townhouse for rent in Palo Alto
3 beds
2 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Old Palo Alto apartment for rent in Palo Alto
148 Rinconada Avenue #148, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 22
5d+ ago
University South house for rent in Palo Alto
4 beds
3 baths
$8,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Monroe Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Palo Alto
3743 Klamath Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
3 beds
3 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Feb 12
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Palo Alto, CA, is often described by residents as lively and vibrant, with a plethora of dining options and recreational activities. Many enjoy the accessibility to parks and the strong emphasis on technology and education, thanks to its proximity to Stanford University and numerous tech companies. While locals appreciate the walkable neighborhoods and public transit, some express concern about the high cost of living and housing prices, which can be challenging for renters navigating the area.
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Palo Alto, CA is approximately $3,468, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $4,437.
In Palo Alto, CA, rents have seen a slight overall increase of about 1.6%. Specifically, the average cost of a 1-bedroom has decreased by about 12.8%, while 2-bedrooms have increased by 2.6%.
November is the least competitive month for apartment hunting in Palo Alto, making it potentially the best time to find a deal. In contrast, May is the most competitive month with higher demand.
Charleston Meadow, St. Claire Gardens, Midtown, and Downtown North are among the best neighborhoods, especially for those prioritizing pet friendliness and community living.
Midtown is a great option for budget-conscious renters, offering 1-bedroom rents at $2,870 per month, which is 5% lower than the city median.
Yes, approximately 37.48% of listings in Palo Alto are pet-friendly, with neighborhoods like Charleston Meadow and Midtown being particularly accommodating.
About 27% of rental listings in Palo Alto include utilities in the rent.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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