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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
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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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House for rent in Palo Alto
1 San Antonio Rd #1, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Carpet | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Mar 10
5d+ ago
Crescent Park house for rent in Palo Alto
5 beds
3 baths
$17,500
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Midtown house for rent in Palo Alto
4 beds
2 baths
$8,350
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Downtown North condo for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Condo for rent
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Community Center house for rent in Palo Alto
3 beds
2 baths
$9,000
$8,500
Price drop
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Monroe Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
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Triple El house for rent in Palo Alto
6 beds
3 baths
$11,750
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Duveneck - St. Francis house for rent in Palo Alto
In-unit laundry | Garage parking
3 beds
1 bath
$4,995
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House for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Oct 4
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Barron Park condo for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$1,961
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
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Midtown townhouse for rent in Palo Alto
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown townhouse for rent in Palo Alto
3291 Berryessa St #4, Palo Alto, CA 94303
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$4,600
House for rent
Available Oct 20
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Crescent Park house for rent in Palo Alto
3 beds
3 baths
$9,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
University South house for rent in Palo Alto
4 beds
3 baths
$9,000
House for rent
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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Midtown house for rent in Palo Alto
820 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
3 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Jan 30
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Palo Alto rent data for:
As of today, you'll find 82 apartments for rent in Palo Alto, with a median rent price of $3,845 per month. Palo Alto has seen a 13%—or $562—increase in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$3,845Year Over Year Change
13%
$562
Rentals available, last 30 days
82
The average rent in Palo Alto, CA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $3,845, which is a 12.97% increase year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto, CA is about $2,950. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto, CA is $4,220, and studios are about $2,447 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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