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House for rent in Palo Alto
3 beds
3 baths
$6,995
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Downtown North condo for rent in Palo Alto
2 beds
2 baths
$5,495
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
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House for rent in Palo Alto
5 beds
5.5 baths
$25,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Duveneck - St. Francis house for rent in Palo Alto
4 beds
2 baths
$16,000
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5d+ ago
Evergreen Park condo for rent in Palo Alto
435 Sheridan Ave #201, Palo Alto, CA 94306
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$7,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Community Center house for rent in Palo Alto
4 beds
2 baths
$11,000
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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
17h ago
University South condo for rent in Palo Alto
837 Cowper St #A, Palo Alto, CA 94301
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
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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.
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto average around $3,480/month and two-bedrooms approximately $4,670/month.
Winter months like December and January offer the best rental deals in Palo Alto, with rents running about 15% lower than peak summer prices. April and May are the most competitive months with higher demand relative to available inventory.
Midtown and Downtown North lead for social connectivity with high walk scores and transit access, while St. Claire Gardens generates the highest consumer interest at over 6 times the market average.
Ventura offers the most affordable option with one-bedrooms around $2,030/month, representing 34% savings below the city median. Downtown North and Midtown also provide more accessible alternatives with median rents around $3,750 and $3,820 respectively.
Evergreen Park and Midtown welcome pet owners with no breed restrictions, dedicated pet spaces, and pet-safe windows. Barron Park and Monroe Park also cater to pets with comprehensive waste facilities and ample outdoor areas.
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Palo Alto, showing up in just 0.04% of units, with one-bedrooms leading at 0.05% of listings.
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 2026 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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| 💰Best rent deal | 837 Cowper St #A |
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