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Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto CA

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Explore Rent Prices Near Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA’s average rent price is $3,166 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Los Altos $3,998
Mountain View $4,045
East Palo Alto $1,980
Menlo Park $4,084
Sunnyvale $3,386

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Palo Alto, CA Apartments for Rent

Palo Alto places you at the heart of Silicon Valley, anchored by Stanford University, a walkable downtown on University Avenue, and miles of bayfront and foothill open space. If you're browsing apartments for rent in Palo Alto, start with Downtown North, Professorville, and Crescent Park for places to live steps from cafés, the historic Stanford Theatre, Town & Country Village, and the open-air Stanford Shopping Center; you'll also find apartments near Stanford University and the California Avenue district, home to its Sunday farmers' market and restaurant row. Outdoor time comes easy at Baylands Nature Preserve's levee trails, Foothills Nature Preserve in the hills, and the Stanford Dish loop.

Getting around is straightforward: rentals close to Palo Alto Caltrain Station or the California Ave station offer rail service to San Francisco and San Jose, with local shuttles and bike lanes for short trips. Quick access to US-101, I-280, and El Camino Real connects you to job hubs in Stanford Research Park, Menlo Park, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale. For apartment hunting, also check College Terrace (next to campus and the research park), Midtown (neighborhood shops along Middlefield Road), Barron Park (home to Bol Park and its donkey pasture), Ventura (near California Ave and El Camino), and Old Palo Alto (quiet, tree-lined streets). Dining ranges from ramen and tapas along University Avenue to cozy spots on California Ave, and weekend plans might include the Cantor Arts Center, a show at Bing Concert Hall, or sunset walks on the Bay Trail.

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Palo Alto, CA Rental Insights

Palo Alto, CA has limited transit options. A car is recommended for most errands and commutes.

Students renting in Palo Alto, CA have access to Foothill Coll., Los Altos, Foothill College, Middlefield, Stanford University, and Menlo College.

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