555 Stanford Ave
555 Stanford Ave,
Palo Alto, CA 94306
$8,950
4 Beds
College Terrace
Palo Alto, CA
College Terrace - Palo Alto, CA
Area Guide
Higher education shapes this Palo Alto neighborhood.
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Convenient
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Bordering Stanford University and Escondido Village, College Terrace is home to faculty and students alike. Higher education’s influence on College Terrace is evident with streets named after East Coast institutions such as Yale, Columbia, Harvard, Dartmouth, Cornell, Princeton, Amherst, and Wellesley.
The neighborhood houses four parks and a branch of the Palo Alto Public Library, the perfect combination for those who especially enjoy reading outdoors. College Park is adjacent to the many shops, galleries, and restaurants of California Avenue as well.
Convenient to San Jose International, San Francisco International, and Oakland International Airports as well as a Caltrain station and major roadways, College Terrace allows for simple travels and commutes.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in College Terrace is $1,700 for one bedroom, $2,514 for two bedrooms, and $2,791 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in College Terrace has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
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Transportation
92
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
45
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
100
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bol Park
- Gamble Garden
- Junior Museum and Zoo
- Rinconada Park
- Terman Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.