
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palo Alto
-
STUDIO$1,950
-
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,400
536 Hawthorne Ave Unit 536 Hawthorne #B-1
536 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,700
Downtown Palo Alto Living – 1 Bedroom Apar... Unit 314
302-316 Kipling St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
-
-
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,950
Spacious One bedroom with In unit Laundry Unit 304
302-316 Kipling St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,960
568 Channing Ave Unit FL2-ID1644
568 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
-
-
-
-
1 BED, 1 BATH$3,500
rlev14 Unit 1227
1221-1227 Byron St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,595
661 Channing Ave
661 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
-
-
-
Call for Rent
Arbora Palo Alto
585 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
-
-
-
-
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,070
801 Middlefield Rd Unit FL1-ID1946
801 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
-
-
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,220
501 Forest Ave Unit FL2-ID878
501 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
-
-
-
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$4,650
926 Webster St Unit FL2-ID1651
926 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
-
-
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,930
801 Middlefield Rd Unit FL0-ID1710
801 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
-
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$5,410
801 Middlefield Rd Unit FL1-ID1711
801 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
-
-
2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$6,200
333 Ramona St
333 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$6,470
251 Middlefield Rd Unit FL0-ID1793
251 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$6,510
501 Forest Ave Unit FL7-ID880
501 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$6,600
Gorgeous Updated 3-Bedroom Townhome in Pri...
490 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$6,995
Beautiful 3 bed 2 bath condo near Downtown...
365 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 -
Palo Alto at a Glance
Downtown Palo Alto Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA
When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Palo Alto, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Palo Alto.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 48 cheap apartments available in Downtown Palo Alto, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Palo Alto
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Crescent Park 596 Sq Ft $2,643/mo
- Midtown Palo Alto 662 Sq Ft $3,193/mo
- Ventura 674 Sq Ft $3,521/mo
- Evergreen Park 654 Sq Ft $3,961/mo
- Downtown Palo Alto 655 Sq Ft $4,080/mo
Getting Around Palo Alto
Education
Data provided by GreatSchools.org 2025 © 2025. All rights reserved.
Select Bedrooms
Specialty Housing
Submitting Request
Thank You
About Our Deals
Apartment Finder utilizes the industry's largest and most complete database of real-time rents and availabilities to help you find an amazing deal on your next rental.
Price Drop
Apartment communities change their rental rates often - sometimes multiple times a day. We track the changes and keep you up to date when a rental rate decreases.
Best Value
"Best value" units are located in buildings rated three stars or higher. We label apartment rentals that are priced significantly less than similar high-quality units nearby.
Rent Specials
Apartment communities regularly advertise deals for new residents. Whether it's a move-in special or a free tv, we locate the rentals that offer a little something extra when you sign your lease.
Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.