Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Palo Alto, CA is $3,845. This is +98%, or $1,900, higher than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Palo Alto, CA is $3,845. This is +98%, or $1,900, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Palo Alto, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Palo Alto, CA is $3,497. A 1-bedroom apartment in Palo Alto, CA costs about $3,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,440. Houses for rent in Palo Alto, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,300.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,950 | No Change | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $4,220 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $6,650 | 4% | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $8,499 | 14% | 20% | |
Studio | $2,447 | 8% | 4% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Crescent Park | $4,030 | |
Downtown North | $3,040 | |
Duveneck St Francis | $6,700 | |
Evergreen Park | $3,570 | |
Green Acres | $3,595 | |
Midtown | $4,020 | |
Monroe Park | $3,095 | |
St Claire Gardens | $5,080 | |
University South | $4,150 | |
Ventura | $4,410 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,497 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 37% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,300 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,447
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,220
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,499
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
20%
University South
Average rent
$4,150
Midtown
Average rent
$4,020
Downtown North
Average rent
$3,040
Crescent Park
Average rent
$4,030
St Claire Gardens
Average rent
$5,080
Green Acres
Average rent
$3,595
Duveneck St Francis
Average rent
$6,700
Ventura
Average rent
$4,410
Monroe Park
Average rent
$3,095
Evergreen Park
Average rent
$3,570
Apartments
Average rent
$3,497
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
37%
Houses
Average rent
$6,300
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.
Median rent prices in Palo Alto, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Fremont, CA.
Palo Alto
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palo Alto, CA is 35% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.
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5d+ ago
Southgate house for rent in Palo Alto
1 Park Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Nov 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palo Alto
1 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Jan 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palo Alto
1 San Antonio Rd #C10, Palo Alto, CA 94303
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Mar 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palo Alto
1 San Antonio Rd #1, Palo Alto, CA 94303
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Mar 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palo Alto
1 Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Oct 4
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
3d ago
Condo for rent in Palo Alto
4250 El Camino Real #C202, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
2d ago
322 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Crescent Park house for rent in Palo Alto
5 beds
3 baths
$17,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Crescent Park house for rent in Palo Alto
4 beds
4 baths
$16,995
$13,995
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown house for rent in Palo Alto
820 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
3 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Jan 30
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$15,120
$10,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Crescent Park house for rent in Palo Alto
3 beds
3 baths
$9,900
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
837 Cowper St #1289, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,140–$5,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,360
$5,070
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,680
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
565 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,175–$7,500
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
715 Everett Ave #1763, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,310–$8,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,370
$2,610
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,680
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
801 Middlefield Rd #1710, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2 beds
2 baths
$5,790–$6,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,680
$3,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,430
$3,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,310
$4,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
3375 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,690–$4,365
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,310
$4,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$8,490
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,320
$7,180
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
727 Layne Ct #1861, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,690–$3,700
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
715 Everett Ave #1763, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,310–$8,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,370
$2,610
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,680
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown apartment for rent in Palo Alto
2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
2d ago
Verified
3375 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2 beds
2 baths
$4,265–$4,365
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,370
$2,610
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
715 Everett Ave #1763, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$6,090–$8,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,680
$3,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,430
$3,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,310
$4,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
837 Cowper St #1289, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2 beds
2 baths
$5,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent