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Palo Alto rent data for:

As of today, you'll find 76 apartments for rent in Palo Alto, with a median rent price of $3,682 per month. Palo Alto has seen a 3%—or $120—decrease in median rent price compared to the previous year.

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$3,682

Year Over Year Change

-3%

$120

Rentals available, last 30 days

76

Rent ranges for Palo Alto apartments
$6,001 - $50,000
25%
$4,501 - $6,000
13%
$3,001 - $4,500
28%
$1,501 - $3,000
27%
$0 - $1,500
7%

How has rent in Palo Alto, CA changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Palo Alto, CA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $3,682, which is a 2.56% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto, CA is about $2,900. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto, CA is $4,200, and studios are about $2,803 per month.

See more Palo Alto, CA rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Palo Alto, CA?

19

schools

11,395

students

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Addison Elementary School

650 addison ave

palo alto, CA, 94301

K-5Public
A+

Barron Park Elementary School

800 barron ave

palo alto, CA, 94306

K-5Public
A+

Duveneck Elementary School

705 alester ave

palo alto, CA, 94303

K-5Public
A+

El Carmelo Elementary School

3024 bryant st

palo alto, CA, 94306

K-5Public
A+

Fairmeadow Elementary School

500 e meadow dr

palo alto, CA, 94306

K-5Public
A+

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Who lives in Palo Alto, CA?

Gender

49% Male
51% Female

Age Range

0-19

24%

20-34

16%

35-44

12%

45-64

27%

65+

19%

Language

English

61%

Spanish

3%

Indo Euro

11%

Asia Pac

21%

Other

1%

Education

No HS

2%

High School

11%

Bachelor's

31%

Master's

30%

Prof Degree

8%

Doctorate

16%

What is the household breakdown in Palo Alto, CA?

Families

57% Families
43% Single

Property

44% Renters
56% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

10%

25-50k

7%

50-75k

8%

75-100k

5%

100-150k

12%

150k+

56%

How do residents get around Palo Alto, CA?

Palo Alto locals spend about 24 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus or the light rail run by VTA to navigate Palo Alto and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Palo Alto is through Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 12.05 miles away.

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Scores for Palo Alto are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

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Palo Alto Place - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

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Palo Alto Place

565 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,275–$7,500

Apartment for rent

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Stanford Villa - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Stanford Villa

3375 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,690–$4,365

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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420 James Rd #27 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Charleston Meadow apartment for rent in Palo Alto

420 James Rd #27, Palo Alto, CA 94306

On-site laundry | Central heat | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$3,495

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 9

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