Avelle
1001 N Shoreline Blvd,
Mountain View, CA 94043
$5,580 - $6,755
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Palo Alto, CA
What is the average rent in Palo Alto, CA?
$2,934/month
Average Rent
629 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Palo Alto, CA is $2,934 per month. This is 79% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/month, making Palo Alto one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Palo Alto, you can expect to pay about $2,904 per month for a studio, $2,934 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,823 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,694 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Palo Alto, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $93 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palo Alto?
Based on current rent prices, Crescent Park, Midtown Palo Alto and Downtown Palo Alto are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palo Alto.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palo Alto?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Palo Alto, Midtown Palo Alto and Crescent Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palo Alto.
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Which Palo Alto neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Palo Alto with the most apartments available are Crescent Park, Downtown Palo Alto and Midtown Palo Alto .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Palo Alto, CA?
Because the average rent in Palo Alto is $2,934, you’ll want to make about $9,780 per month or $117,360 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Palo Alto, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Palo Alto, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$3,064/month
$3,058/month
One Bedroom
$3,382/month
$3,115/month
Two Bedroom
$4,492/month
$4,739/month
Three Bedroom
$4,908/month
$9,466/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.