Apartments and Homes for Rent in Palo Alto, CA

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Apartments and homes for rent in Palo Alto, CA

$7,500/mo · 171 Cowper Street A, Palo Alto, CA
$7,500/mo
171 Cowper Street A, Palo Alto, CA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 sqft
Charming free standing bungalow in the quiet part of downtown Palo Alto on a tree lined street. This unit has been beautifully refreshed with two newly remodeled bathrooms, newly…
$13,500/mo · 1462 Dana Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
$13,500/mo
1462 Dana Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,766 sqft
This classic Monterey Colonial captures the timeless elegance of Crescent Park, nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street just moments from Eleanor Pardee Park and the…
$5,000/mo · 3530 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA
$5,000/mo
3530 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA
2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft
Welcome to this charming 2 Bed, 1 Bath Single Family Home offering 840 square feet of well-utilized living space in desirable Palo Alto with easy access to Alma, close to JLS…
$5,900/mo · 165 Forest Avenue 2C, Palo Alto, CA
$5,900/mo
165 Forest Avenue 2C, Palo Alto, CA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,285 sqft
Open Sunday 11/8, 2:00 PM-4:30 PM Stylish and sophisticated downtown Palo Alto inside corner condo unit blending contemporary comfort with distinctive architectural character.
$5,850/mo · 4035 Verdosa Drive, Palo Alto, CA
$5,850/mo
4035 Verdosa Drive, Palo Alto, CA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,363 sqft
Charming 3 bed, 2 bath home located in desirable Barron Park with freshly landscaped large front and backyards.
$8,700/mo · 4235 Ruthelma Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
$8,700/mo
4235 Ruthelma Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,494 sqft · Price reduced
Charming, light-filled 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offering 1,500 square feet of beautifully maintained living space.
$8,500/mo · 4115 El Camino Real 333, Palo Alto, CA
$8,500/mo
4115 El Camino Real 333, Palo Alto, CA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,550 sqft · Price reduced
Luxury 3BR/2.5BA condo in the heart of Palo Alto! Brand-new construction be the first to call this home. Secure underground parking with direct elevator access.
$6,865/mo · 4115 El Camino Real 224, Palo Alto, CA
$6,865/mo
4115 El Camino Real 224, Palo Alto, CA
1 bd · 1 ba · 731 sqft
Luxury 1BR/1BA condo in the heart of Palo Alto! Brand new construction be the first to call this home. Secure underground parking with direct elevator access.
$6,580/mo · 4115 El Camino Real 222, Palo Alto, CA
$6,580/mo
4115 El Camino Real 222, Palo Alto, CA
1 bd · 1 ba · 763 sqft
Luxury 1BR/1BA condo in the heart of Palo Alto! Brand-new construction be the first to call this home. Secure underground parking with direct elevator access.
$10,400/mo · 4115 El Camino Real 332, Palo Alto, CA
$10,400/mo
4115 El Camino Real 332, Palo Alto, CA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,600 sqft · Price reduced
Luxury 3BR/2.5BA condo in the heart of Palo Alto! Brand-new construction be the first to call this home. Secure underground parking with direct elevator access.
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$7,500/mo
1133 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA
4 bd · 2,291 sqft
Renovated 2 story home with attached 2 car garage in the Professorville area of Palo Alto. Minutes-away from downtown, Town and County Village, and the best of urban conveniences.
$1,850/mo · 390 Everett Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
$1,850/mo
390 Everett Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
1 bd · 1,098 sqft

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What's on the market in Palo Alto right now

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$7,183/mo
Median asking rent
4
Listed in the last 30 days
3
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About rentals in Palo Alto

12 rentals are listed in Palo Alto, CA on Nalren right now: 1 house, 6 apartments. Asking rents run from $1,850 to $13,500 a month, with a median of $7,183. Of the 12 with a known listing date, 6 came to market in the last 90 days, 4 have been listed for three to six months, and 2 for longer; 3 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing.

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Rent in Palo Alto by bedroom count

Asking rents in Palo Alto currently range from $1,850 to $13,500 per month.

Currently for rent in Palo Alto: 6 apartments, 1 house.

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Frequently asked questions: Palo Alto, CA

How much is rent in Palo Alto, CA?

The median asking rent across 12 active rental listings in Palo Alto, CA is $7,183 per month on Nalren, refreshed daily.

How much is rent in Palo Alto by bedroom count?

Median asking rents on Nalren right now: 1-bedroom $6,580/mo (3 listings), 2-bedroom $5,900/mo (3 listings), 3-bedroom $8,500/mo (3 listings), 4+ bedroom $8,700/mo (3 listings). These are aggregates of displayed asking rents on active listings, refreshed daily, not estimates.

Are there houses for rent in Palo Alto, or mostly apartments?

Both. Nalren currently lists 1 house for rent in Palo Alto alongside 6 apartments. Filter by property type in the app.

How long have rentals in Palo Alto, CA been on the market?

Of the 12 with a known listing date, 6 came to market in the last 90 days, 4 have been listed for three to six months, and 2 for longer; 3 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing. These are counts of listings currently active on Nalren in Palo Alto, CA, refreshed daily, not a forecast.

Which cities near Palo Alto have rentals on Nalren?

Within about 12 miles of Palo Alto: Menlo Park (7 listings, 3.1 mi), Redwood City (9 listings, 6.3 mi), Sunnyvale (7 listings, 7.1 mi), Newark (6 listings, 9.3 mi), Fremont (10 listings, 11.1 mi). Each city has its own rentals page on Nalren, refreshed daily.

What are my rights as a renter in Palo Alto, California?

California caps most security deposits at one month's rent, limits annual rent increases on covered units under AB 1482 (5% plus local CPI, capped at 10%), and requires just cause for most evictions after 12 months of tenancy. Some cities, including Los Angeles, add local rent-stabilization rules. See the Nalren guide to California renters' rights for the details and exceptions.

How many rentals listings are in Palo Alto, CA?

Nalren currently has 12 rentals listings in Palo Alto, CA. New listings are added throughout the day. Open the Nalren app to see everything and set alerts.

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