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1d 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
13h ago
Verified
2701 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$3,199
Condo for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Verified
4134 Abel Ave #NA, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$4,995
House for rent
Available Sep 21
1d ago
Barron Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$2,445
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Charleston Meadow apartment for rent in Palo Alto
2 beds
2 baths
$3,545
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Barron Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$2,545
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,409
House for rent
Available Nov 22
2d ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$4,365
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5d+ ago
Verified
271 Curtner Ave #277, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
16h ago
Verified
747 Layne Ct #1861, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,280–$4,340
Apartment for rent
Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Assigned Parking
16h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$10,221
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,640
$3,370
Price drop
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2d ago
Verified
715 Everett Ave #1762, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,190–$8,740
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,620
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$13,990
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
801 Middlefield Rd #1710, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$4,130–$5,160
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,110
$3,910
Price drop
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2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,060
$3,830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,340
$3,090
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Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,470
$3,090
Price drop
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2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,180
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,840
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,320
$4,990
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2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,780
$3,980
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House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,970
$3,210
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Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$8,540
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,760
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,460
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
837 Cowper St #1381, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,960–$5,730
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
$3,920–$3,960
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
501 Forest Ave #1255, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,290–$4,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
345 Sheridan Ave #2016, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,160–$4,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,710
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,980
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,550
House for rent
Available Aug 15
3h ago
Evergreen Park house for rent in Palo Alto
4 beds
3 baths
$7,995
House for rent
2d ago
Ventura apartment for rent in Palo Alto
267 Curtner Ave #7, Palo Alto, CA 94306
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
$2,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Jan 18
5d+ ago
Charleston Meadow apartment for rent in Palo Alto
2 beds
2 baths
$4,450
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
2m 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
39m ago
580 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$5,885–$6,925
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Charleston Gardens apartment for rent in Palo Alto
3901 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,590
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Crescent Park house for rent in Palo Alto
4 beds
4 baths
$17,995
$16,995
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Palo Verde house for rent in Palo Alto
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
2 baths
$7,250
House for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
University South condo for rent in Palo Alto
3 beds
2 baths
$6,995
Condo for rent
1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Midtown house for rent in Palo Alto
859 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
2 beds
0 baths
$4,000
House for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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Palo Alto rent data for:
As of today, you'll find 90 apartments for rent in Palo Alto, with a median rent price of $3,950 per month. Palo Alto has seen a 12%—or $573—increase in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$3,950Year Over Year Change
12%
$573
Rentals available, last 30 days
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The average rent in Palo Alto, CA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $3,950, which is a 11.67% increase year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto, CA is about $3,000. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto, CA is $4,320, and studios are about $2,530 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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