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Apartments For Rent By Owner in Palo Alto, CA

9 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - 2733 Bryant St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $7,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$7,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$7,400

    2733 Bryant St

    2733 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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  2. Building Photo - 841 Seale Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300

    841 Seale Ave

    841 Seale Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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  3. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500

    1137 Alberni St Unit 1

    1137 Alberni St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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  4. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500

    2140 Santa Cruz Ave Unit A210

    2140 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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  5. 4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500

    701 N Rengstorff Ave Unit 20

    701 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
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  6. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,990
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,990
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,990

    82 Hillview Ave

    82 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
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  7. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950

    325 Alma St Unit Studio

    325 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  9. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,650

    1615 California St

    1615 California St, Mountain View, CA 94041
  10. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,800

    260 Linfield Dr Unit 2

    260 Linfield Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Palo Alto at a Glance

Average Rent

$3,053
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Palo Alto, CA Apartments for Rent

Palo Alto sits at the heart of Silicon Valley and is home to Stanford University, which was founded in 1894 by Leland and Jane Stanford. The city gets its name from El Palo Alto, a historic coastal redwood tree that still stands today. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Palo Alto, you'll discover a community filled with tree-lined streets, preserved historic architecture, and easy access to major tech employers throughout the Bay Area.

Renting in Palo Alto puts you close to University Avenue, where local boutiques and restaurants fill historic buildings, plus the upscale Stanford Shopping Center. The city maintains 36 parks and preserves, including Baylands Nature Preserve and Foothills Park, giving you plenty of outdoor recreation options. Neighborhoods like College Terrace, Professorville, and Midtown offer different housing styles, from historic properties to apartment communities. Palo Alto features extensive bike lanes and alternative transportation options, and its location provides easy access to Highway 101 and Caltrain for commuting throughout the Peninsula and to San Francisco.

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Palo Alto High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,891 Students
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Palo Alto High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,891 Students
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Henry M. Gunn High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,643 Students
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Henry M. Gunn High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,643 Students
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Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,002 Students
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Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,002 Students
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Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
732 Students
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Ellen Fletcher Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
572 Students
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Ohlone Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
464 Students
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Fairmeadow Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
425 Students
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Fairmeadow Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
425 Students
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Juana Briones Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
260 Students
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Juana Briones Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
260 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Palo Alto, CA

What are the average rent costs in Palo Alto, CA?

The average rent in Palo Alto, CA is $3,053.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Palo Alto, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Palo Alto, CA is $2,975.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Palo Alto, CA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Palo Alto, CA is $3,053.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Palo Alto, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Palo Alto, CA is $3,855.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Palo Alto, CA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Palo Alto, CA is $4,916.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Palo Alto, CA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Palo Alto, CA is $6,608.

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