Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Palo Alto, CA is $3,760. This is +98%, or $1,860, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Palo Alto, CA is $3,760. This is +98%, or $1,860, 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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $3,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in Palo Alto, CA costs about $3,210 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,060. Houses for rent in Palo Alto, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,645.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,895 | 5% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,900 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $6,195 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $10,900 | No Change | 14% | |
Studio | $2,803 | 12% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Crescent Park | $4,475 | |
Downtown North | $3,195 | |
Evergreen Park | $3,795 | |
Green Acres | $2,897 | |
Leland Manor | $4,150 | |
Midtown | $3,450 | |
Old Palo Alto | $4,330 | |
St Claire Gardens | $3,857 | |
University South | $4,750 | |
Ventura | $3,430 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,600 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,220 | 9% | 54% | |
Houses | $5,645 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,295 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,803
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
University South
Average rent
$4,750
Downtown North
Average rent
$3,195
Midtown
Average rent
$3,450
St Claire Gardens
Average rent
$3,857
Evergreen Park
Average rent
$3,795
Ventura
Average rent
$3,430
Leland Manor
Average rent
$4,150
Crescent Park
Average rent
$4,475
Green Acres
Average rent
$2,897
Old Palo Alto
Average rent
$4,330
Apartments
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,220
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
54%
Houses
Average rent
$5,645
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
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 37% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.
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Southgate house for rent in Palo Alto
1 Park Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Nov 25
5d+ ago
Midtown apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1094 Tanland Drive #084B, Palo Alto, CA 94303
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Green Acres house for rent in Palo Alto
580 Arastradero Road #191, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
4d ago
3050 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Monroe Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
282 Monroe Drive #282-1, Palo Alto, CA 94040
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 25
5d+ ago
Barron Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
4h ago
Midtown apartment for rent in Palo Alto
1035 Amarillo Avenue #1037, Palo Alto, CA 94303
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
Old Palo Alto apartment for rent in Palo Alto
148 Rinconada Avenue #148, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 22
5d+ ago
Leland Manor house for rent in Palo Alto
4 beds
3 baths
$13,000
$12,000
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
14h ago
Verified
501 Forest Avenue #1255, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,230–$6,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
837 Cowper Street #1289, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,960–$5,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
345 Sheridan Avenue #2016, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,420–$4,520
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,290
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
535 Everett Avenue #1230, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,030–$4,110
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,090
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
565 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,275–$7,500
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
727 Layne Court #1861, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,670–$3,730
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,290
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
715 Everett Avenue #1762, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,240–$7,910
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
801 Middlefield Road #1710, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2 beds
2 baths
$5,660
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,960
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,030
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,290
$4,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3375 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$4,265
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
715 Everett Avenue #1762, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,240–$7,910
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,030
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
251 Middlefield Road #1793, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2 beds
2 baths
$5,730
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,090
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
725 Cowper Street #45, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2 beds
2 baths
$4,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 2
6h ago
Verified
727 Layne Court #1861, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,670–$3,730
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
801 Middlefield Road #1710, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2 beds
2 baths
$5,660
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Barron Park apartment for rent in Palo Alto
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Verified
725 Cowper Street #45, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2 beds
2 baths
$4,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 2
14h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,290
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
715 Everett Avenue #1762, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,240–$7,910
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,030
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,290
$4,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,070
$5,570
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,970
$5,440
Price drop
House for rent