Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Palo Alto, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Palo Alto
$4,850/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Palo Alto is $4,850 per month as of June 2026. This is 149% above the national average rent, or $2,900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palo Alto
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 11% 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 $4,340, whereas a house costs $6,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto run $3,920 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,620.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,095 |  2% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $3,870 | 9% | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $5,205 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $6,600 | 18% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $9,650 | 5% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Charleston Gardens | $4,100 | |
Crescent Park | $4,322 | |
Downtown North | $3,870 | |
Duveneck St Francis | $4,800 | |
Evergreen Park | $4,110 | |
Midtown | $4,365 | |
Monroe Park | $4,660 | |
St Claire Gardens | $4,187 | |
University South | $5,140 | |
Ventura | $4,220 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,340 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | 30% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,925 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,870
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,205
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,600
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
23%
University South
Average rent
$5,140
Downtown North
Average rent
$3,870
Ventura
Average rent
$4,220
Midtown
Average rent
$4,365
Crescent Park
Average rent
$4,322
Duveneck St Francis
Average rent
$4,800
Charleston Gardens
Average rent
$4,100
St Claire Gardens
Average rent
$4,187
Evergreen Park
Average rent
$4,110
Monroe Park
Average rent
$4,660
Apartments
Average rent
$4,340
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
30%
Houses
Average rent
$6,925
Last 30 days
8%
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
149%higher than the national median
54%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palo Alto, CA is 62% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,000
8%$2,495
10%$3,830
14%$4,120
10%$3,356
10%$5,140
$3,297
10%$3,446
2%$3,505
1%$3,761
16%$3,695
8%$2,950
7%Discover rentals in Palo Alto, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palo Alto
1 San Antonio Rd #E, Palo Alto, CA 94303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available Nov 24
5d+ ago
University South townhouse for rent in Palo Alto
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,695
House for rent
Available May 5
8h ago
Downtown North house for rent in Palo Alto
101 Alma St #G904, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Charleston Gardens townhouse for rent in Palo Alto
777 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Palo Alto
3743 Klamath Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303
3 beds
3 baths
$12,800
House for rent
Available Feb 12
5h ago
Verified
4300 Collins Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$7,524
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
837 Cowper St #1015, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,080–$6,010
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
501 Forest Ave #1298, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,840–$6,010
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
727 Layne Ct #1861, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,820–$4,340
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4300 Collins Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$7,524
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2850 Middlefield Rd #1295, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1 bed
1 bath
$3,850
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
345 Sheridan Ave #2016, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,850–$5,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3375 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,780–$3,175
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
715 Everett Ave #1762, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,340–$7,290
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,240
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
251 Middlefield Rd #1793, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2 beds
2 baths
$5,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3375 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,780–$3,175
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
715 Everett Ave #1762, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,340–$7,290
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
251 Middlefield Rd #1793, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2 beds
2 baths
$5,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,520
$3,850
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 $4,850 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palo Alto?
Average rent prices in Palo Alto have increased by 11% 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 149% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,900 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Palo Alto?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Palo Alto are Downtown North ($3,870/mo), Charleston Gardens ($4,100/mo), and Evergreen Park ($4,110/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 $194,000/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?
Palo Alto's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $4,400 monthly. These figures reflect the city's position in California's Silicon Valley tech hub.
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).