Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Palo Alto, CA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Palo Alto, CA is $4,115. This is +117%, or $2,215, higher than the national average.

$4.20

average price per square foot

Median rent

$4,115

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

50

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Palo Alto, CA is $4,115. This is +117%, or $2,215, higher than the national average.

$4.20

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
22%
31%
16%
26%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

56%
44%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
Palo Alto, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Palo Alto, CA have increased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Palo Alto, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Palo Alto, CA is $3,860. A 1-bedroom apartment in Palo Alto, CA costs about $3,840 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,660. Houses for rent in Palo Alto, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,595

10%

7%

2 bedroom

$4,655

5%

2%

3 bedroom

$7,140

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$9,375

6%

3%

Studio

$2,250

3%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,655

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,140

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,375

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

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.

Compare rent prices in Palo Alto, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Palo Alto, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Fremont, CA.

Palo Alto

Median rent price$4,115
increased by117%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,717
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palo Alto, CA is 51% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.

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1560 Castilleja Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
240 Monroe Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94040, USA
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330 Ventura Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Ventura house for rent in Palo Alto

330 Ventura Ave #8, Palo Alto, CA 94306

2 beds

1 bath

$1,875

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4151 El Camino Way #L - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Charleston Meadow condo for rent in Palo Alto

Beautiful European style condo 2 Beds/2 Full Bath Bright and Cheerful

4151 El Camino Way #L, Palo Alto, CA 94306

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Condo for rent

4173 El Camino Real #10 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Charleston Meadow townhouse for rent in Palo Alto

Spacious 2BR 2.5Bath Townhouse with new large private paver sidewalk

4173 El Camino Real #10, Palo Alto, CA 94306

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

House for rent

Wellsbury Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

9.3

Excellent

Wellsbury Apartment Homes

3085 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,845–$3,595

Apartment for rent

3050-3058 Emerson St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

3050-3058 Emerson St.

3050 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

Apartment for rent

148 Rinconada Ave #148 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 BR, 1 BA in Old Palo Alto

148 Rinconada Ave #148, Palo Alto, CA 94301

2 beds

1 bath

$3,600

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Available Nov 22

420 James Rd #16 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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420 James Rd #16, Palo Alto, CA 94306

2 beds

2 baths

$3,695

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960 Hutchinson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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