Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Palo Alto, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Palo Alto rent stands today
Palo Alto, CA rent rose 15.5% year over year, with a current median of $4,480/month. Renters today are paying $829 more per month on average than last year, just below the recent peak of $4,830/month in June 2026.
Vs. national rents
Palo Alto runs roughly 2.3× the $1,930/month national median. The market is small with 61 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Palo Alto rent for about $2,350/month, 1-bedrooms around $3,740/month, and 2-bedrooms at $5,472/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $12,525/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Duveneck St Francis rents fell 60.9% year over year to $4,200/month across 16 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 15.5% rise. Charleston Gardens saw a 229.2% increase to $3,950/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Palo Alto
$4,480/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Palo Alto is $4,480 per month as of July 2026. This is 132% above the national average rent, or $2,550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palo Alto
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Palo Alto rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Palo Alto, CA
Average rent prices in Palo Alto have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Palo Alto, CA
Rent prices in Palo Alto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palo Alto is $3,900, whereas a house costs $7,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto run $3,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,350 |  3% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $3,740 | 4% | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $5,472 | 6% | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $6,972 | 24% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $12,525 | 45% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Charleston Meadow | $5,667 | |
Community Center | $4,890 | |
Crescent Park | $5,390 | |
Downtown North | $4,080 | |
Duveneck St Francis | $4,200 | |
Evergreen Park | $5,170 | |
Midtown | $4,320 | |
St Claire Gardens | $4,890 | |
University South | $3,690 | |
Ventura | $4,410 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,900 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,700 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,300 | 31% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,740
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,472
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,972
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$12,525
Last 30 days
45%
Last year
10%
University South
Average rent
$3,690
Downtown North
Average rent
$4,080
Midtown
Average rent
$4,320
Ventura
Average rent
$4,410
Crescent Park
Average rent
$5,390
Charleston Meadow
Average rent
$5,667
Evergreen Park
Average rent
$5,170
St Claire Gardens
Average rent
$4,890
Duveneck St Francis
Average rent
$4,200
Community Center
Average rent
$4,890
Apartments
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$7,300
Last 30 days
31%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Palo Alto, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Palo Alto, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Palo Alto and Fremont by all bedroom counts and property types.
Palo Alto
132%higher than the national median
60%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palo Alto, CA is 45% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.
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3%$3,457
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9%$3,545
9%$3,520
2%$3,626
3%$3,789
10%$3,074
15%Discover rentals in Palo Alto, CA
4d ago
House for rent in Palo Alto
4250 El Camino Real #C221, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown house for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown townhouse for rent in Palo Alto
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown North apartment for rent in Palo Alto
326 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2 beds
1 bath
$3,900
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palo Alto
5 beds
5.5 baths
$25,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Old Palo Alto house for rent in Palo Alto
595 Seale Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3 beds
2 baths
$20,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$6,550–$12,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Palo Alto
3743 Klamath Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303
3 beds
3 baths
$11,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
801 Middlefield Rd #1915, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2 beds
2 baths
$8,700
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
715 Everett Ave #1763, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,230–$7,230
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,690
$4,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,780
$4,510
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3375 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,825–$3,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
715 Everett Ave #1763, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,230–$7,230
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,230
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,940
$4,830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3375 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1 bed
1 bath
$3,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1 bed
1 bath
$3,695
$3,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,690
$4,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,780
$4,510
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Palo Alto, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Palo Alto rental market.
How much is rent in Palo Alto?
The average rent in Palo Alto is $4,480 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palo Alto?
Average rent prices in Palo Alto have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Palo Alto rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palo Alto is 132% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,550 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Palo Alto?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Palo Alto are University South ($3,690/mo), Downtown North ($4,080/mo), and Duveneck St Francis ($4,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Palo Alto?
To comfortably afford rent in Palo Alto, you'd need to earn approximately $179,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Palo Alto?
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.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).