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15h ago
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565 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,175–$7,500
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,690–$4,365
Price drop
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4d ago
Barron Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
5d+ ago
Midtown apartment for rent in Palo Alto
2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
2h ago
Verified
727 Layne Ct #1861, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,690–$3,700
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
565 Arastradero Rd #705, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$3,080
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2d ago
Verified
715 Everett Ave #1763, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,310–$8,820
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Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,370
$2,610
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3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,680
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3d ago
Verified
801 Middlefield Rd #1710, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$5,790–$6,170
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Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,680
$3,460
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3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,430
$3,200
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3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,310
$4,120
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Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,680
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3d ago
Verified
837 Cowper St #1289, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,140–$5,160
Price drop
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3d ago
Verified
501 Forest Ave #1254, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,080–$4,160
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
345 Sheridan Ave #2016, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,440–$4,600
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Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,020
$3,580
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Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,320
$4,220
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$15,120
$10,100
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Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,270
$3,690
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Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,650
$4,530
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Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,350
$6,010
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Verified
535 Everett Ave #1230, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,030–$4,410
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Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,360
$5,070
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Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$8,490
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,320
$7,180
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1d ago
3901 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,590
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Price drop
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5d+ 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
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Jan 18
10h ago
580 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
2 baths
$5,500–$5,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Green Acres house for rent in Palo Alto
580 Arastradero Rd #335, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
1d ago
Duveneck - St. Francis house for rent in Palo Alto
3 beds
2 baths
$6,795
$6,195
Price drop
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2d ago
4250 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
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
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
500 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Storage
2 beds
1 bath
$4,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Old Palo Alto house for rent in Palo Alto
1919 Tasso St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$7,200
House for rent
Available Dec 15
4d ago
Barron Park house for rent in Palo Alto
Air conditioning | Central heat
4 beds
3 baths
$9,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
4 beds
3 baths
$8,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown North house for rent in Palo Alto
460 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Professorville house for rent in Palo Alto
Studio
1 bath
$2,195
$1,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Crescent Park house for rent in Palo Alto
4 beds
4 baths
$13,995
House for rent
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
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
House for rent in Palo Alto
1 San Antonio Rd #C10, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Carpet | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Mar 10
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Palo Alto rent data for:
As of today, you'll find 74 apartments for rent in Palo Alto, with a median rent price of $3,677 per month. Palo Alto has seen a 4%—or $193—decrease in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$3,677Year Over Year Change
-4%
$193
Rentals available, last 30 days
74
The average rent in Palo Alto, CA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $3,677, which is a 4.08% decrease year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto, CA is about $2,965. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto, CA is $4,100, and studios are about $2,395 per month.
See more Palo Alto, CA rent data on our rent research page.
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650 addison ave
palo alto, CA, 94301
800 barron ave
palo alto, CA, 94306
705 alester ave
palo alto, CA, 94303
3024 bryant st
palo alto, CA, 94306
500 e meadow dr
palo alto, CA, 94306
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Age Range
0-19
24%
20-34
16%
35-44
12%
45-64
27%
65+
19%
Language
English
61%
Spanish
3%
Indo Euro
11%
Asia Pac
21%
Other
1%
Education
No HS
2%
High School
11%
Bachelor's
31%
Master's
30%
Prof Degree
8%
Doctorate
16%
Household Income
0-25k
10%
25-50k
7%
50-75k
8%
75-100k
5%
100-150k
12%
150k+
56%
Palo Alto locals spend about 24 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus or the light rail run by VTA to navigate Palo Alto and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Palo Alto is through Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 12.05 miles away.
Scores for Palo Alto are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.
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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