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- Onsite laundry
- Caltrain
- Victorian building
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159 Emerson St #05, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA|Downtown North
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Amenities for 159 Emerson St #05, 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 #05
Sweet deal!
This listing is 25% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Downtown North.
Come home to this charming 1 bedroom 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. details: - 1 bedroom - 1 bathroom - single, reserved parking space - laundry onsite - security deposit: $2,495 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: - No negative credit - 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 Sewer Trash Water
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 #05 cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown North.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Downtown North
Palo Alto
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,707 |
| March 2024 | $2,725 |
| April 2024 | $2,783 |
| 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 | $3,737 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,661 |
| March 2024 | $2,784 |
| April 2024 | $2,876 |
| 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 | $3,220 |
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1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 159 Emerson St #05
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+
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
445 e charleston rd
palo alto, CA, 94306
K-5Public
A+
Greendell
4120 midfield rd
palo alto, CA, 94303
K-12Public
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Getting around Palo Alto near 159 Emerson St #05
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 #05, 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
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