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Amenities for 159 Emerson St #08, Downtown North
Apartment Amenities
| No Dogs |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
Other
| No Cats |
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 159 Emerson St #08
Sweet deal!
This listing is 25% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Downtown North.
Come home to this charming 1 bedroom + bonus room or office filled with windows and natural light! This Victorian building is located in sought after downtown Palo Alto. Take a short walk to explore all that Palo Alto has to offer. Restaurants, bars, and coffee shops are just 3 blocks away and waiting for you. You can take the 3D tour at https real vision 159-emerson-street-8?o=u details: - 1 bedroom + bonus room - 1 bathroom - single, reserved parking space - laundry onsite - security deposit: $2,750 neighborhood details: - located 3 blocks from University Ave in downtown Palo Alto - walk to many shops and restaurants - easy walk to Caltrain - easy access to Stanford University Application Criteria: - 700+ credit score - 3X rent in gross monthly income - Rental and Employment verifications __________________________________________________________________________________ A property management company focused on tenants? It's about time. 2B Living, Inc DRE# 01902745 Water And Garbage
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown North |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 94301 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown North
1-bedroom apartments at 159 Emerson St #08 cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown North.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Downtown North
Palo Alto
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,904 |
| June 2024 | $2,894 |
| July 2024 | $2,972 |
| August 2024 | $2,997 |
| September 2024 | $3,378 |
| October 2024 | $3,341 |
| November 2024 | $3,372 |
| December 2024 | $3,198 |
| January 2025 | $3,219 |
| February 2025 | $3,087 |
| March 2025 | $3,190 |
| April 2025 | $3,415 |
| May 2025 | $3,373 |
| June 2025 | $3,201 |
| July 2025 | $3,201 |
| August 2025 | $3,015 |
| September 2025 | $3,083 |
| October 2025 | $2,992 |
| November 2025 | $2,972 |
| December 2025 | $3,184 |
| January 2026 | $3,783 |
| February 2026 | $3,706 |
| March 2026 | $3,597 |
| April 2026 | $3,308 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $3,342 |
| July 2024 | $2,965 |
| August 2024 | $2,869 |
| September 2024 | $3,129 |
| October 2024 | $3,230 |
| November 2024 | $3,394 |
| December 2024 | $3,295 |
| January 2025 | $3,207 |
| February 2025 | $3,057 |
| March 2025 | $2,865 |
| April 2025 | $2,895 |
| July 2025 | $3,495 |
| August 2025 | $3,106 |
| September 2025 | $3,247 |
| October 2025 | $3,006 |
| November 2025 | $2,711 |
| December 2025 | $3,165 |
| January 2026 | $3,354 |
| February 2026 | $3,363 |
| March 2026 | $3,552 |
| April 2026 | $3,625 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 159 Emerson St #08
Addison Elementary School
650 addison ave
palo alto, CA, 94301
K-5Public
A+
Ohlone Elementary School
950 amarillo ave
palo alto, CA, 94303
K-5Public
A+
Champions at Las Lomitas
299 alameda de las pulgas
atherton, CA, 94027
PKPublic
Barron Park Children's Center
800 barron ave
palo alto, CA, 94306
PKPublic
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
445 e charleston rd
palo alto, CA, 94306
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Getting around Palo Alto near 159 Emerson St #08
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 159 Emerson St #08, Palo Alto
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 159 Emerson St #08
Sigona's Farmers Market
399 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Whole Foods Market
774 Emerson St
Willows Market
60 Middlefield Rd
Trader Joe's
855 El Camino Real
Safeway
525 El Camino Real
The North Face
180 El Camino Real
KEEN Garage
278 University Ave
Madewell
180 Camino Real
Bloomingdale's
1 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Coupa Cafe
538 Ramona St
T+No Coffee Project
369 Lytton Ave
Verve Coffee Roasters
162 University Ave
Coupa Cafe
538 Ramona St
Tong Sui
540 Bryant St
Starbucks
151 University Ave
The Patio at Rudy's
412 Emerson St
Bevri
335 University Ave
Zaytinya
180 El Camino Real
Hidden Tap & Barrel
320 University Ave
Rose & Crown Pub
547 Emerson St
T+No Coffee Project
369 Lytton Ave
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market
555 Bryant St
Schaub's Meat Fish & Poultry
395 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Sigona's Farmers Market
399 Stanford Shopping Ctr
Williams-Sonoma
180 El Camino Real
Elinor Cogswell Plaza
El Camino Park
El Palo Alto Park
Johnson Park
Lytton Plaza
Green Teaspoon Inc
222 Bryant St
Darbar Indian Cuisine
129 Lytton Ave
Coupa Cafe-Lytton
111 Lytton Ave
The Patio at Rudy's
412 Emerson St
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420 Emerson St
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