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22h ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,965–$3,720
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5d+ ago
Evergreen Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
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Available May 12
5d+ ago
Barron Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$2,645
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Available May 12
5d+ ago
Barron Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
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Available May 12
4h ago
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535 Everett Ave #1230, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,020–$4,690
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4h ago
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345 Sheridan Ave #2016, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,850–$5,390
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5h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,200
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5h ago
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801 Middlefield Rd #2094, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$7,210
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5h ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$4,390
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5h ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$7,524
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5h ago
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715 Everett Ave #1762, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,280–$10,150
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5h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,590
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5h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,280
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5h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,020
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5h ago
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837 Cowper St #1381, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,300–$6,560
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5h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,070
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4d ago
Verified
501 Forest Ave #1255, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$6,160–$6,220
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,460
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5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$5,310
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,160
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,160
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,460
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5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,820
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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
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Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Downtown North condo for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
Condo for rent
4d ago
Duveneck - St. Francis house for rent in Palo Alto
2120 Edgewood Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$8,750
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4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Palo Alto
3743 Klamath Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
3 beds
3 baths
$12,800
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Available Feb 12
4d ago
Downtown North house for rent in Palo Alto
2 beds
1 bath
$5,950
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5d+ ago
Ventura apartment for rent in Palo Alto
267 Curtner Ave #11, Palo Alto, CA 94306
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
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5d+ ago
Charleston Gardens house for rent in Palo Alto
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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Available Mar 10
5d+ ago
Downtown North house for rent in Palo Alto
164 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Garage parking | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
3.5 baths
$25,000
$19,999
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5d+ ago
Crescent Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
2 beds
1 bath
$5,200
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5d+ ago
Crescent Park house for rent in Palo Alto
4 beds
3 baths
$13,500
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palo Alto
411 California Ave ## A5, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Carpet | Business center | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
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5d+ ago
Monroe Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
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Available Oct 9
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University South townhouse for rent in Palo Alto
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,695
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Available May 5
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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.
Palo Alto's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $4,400 monthly. These figures reflect the city's position in California's Silicon Valley tech hub.
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%.
December and January offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Palo Alto, with January seeing the lowest rents and December representing one of the least competitive periods. Winter moves can result in lower prices and reduced competition, with approximately a 15% difference between peak June rents and off-peak January pricing.
Downtown North and College Terrace lead Palo Alto's rental market with strong walk scores and street infrastructure that encourages community interaction. Midtown attracts renters with its walkable layout and diverse community engagement, while St. Claire Gardens, Midtown, and Barron Park draw the highest consumer interest despite premium pricing.
Ventura offers the most budget-friendly option with 1-bedroom apartments at around $1,700 per month, 48% below the city median. Downtown North provides another affordable choice with median rents around $3,590, followed by Midtown at around $3,670 monthly.
Palo Alto offers excellent pet-friendly options, particularly in Midtown, Palo Verde, Evergreen Park, and Barron Park. These neighborhoods feature pet-friendly flooring, pet-safe windows, outdoor spaces for walks, and pet waste stations, with many buildings maintaining no breed restrictions and providing dedicated pet spaces.
Utilities are rarely included in Palo Alto rental agreements, with only approximately 4 total listings including utilities out of the monthly average inventory. This represents less than 1% of available apartments across all bedroom types in the city.
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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