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Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA

Rents in Palo Alto, CA start at $2,295/mo on Budget Leases, and the average across the 8 listings we track runs $3,504/mo. That runs about 49% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $3,162/mo and two-bedrooms around $4,045/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$2,295
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$3,50449% above CA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs CA typical
Studio$3,30052% above CA
1 bed$3,16237% above CA
2 bed$4,04558% above CA
3 bed$3,99535% above CA

8 rentals in Palo Alto, CA

Every size & style, ranked by price

Renting in Palo Alto, CA: common questions

How much is rent in Palo Alto, CA?
The average asking rent across the 8 listings we track in Palo Alto, CA is $3,504/mo, with the cheapest starting at $2,295/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Palo Alto?
Alma Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Palo Alto, CA at $2,295/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Palo Alto?
Based on the listings we track in Palo Alto, CA: studios around $3,300/mo, one-bedrooms around $3,162/mo, two-bedrooms around $4,045/mo, three-bedrooms around $3,995/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Palo Alto expensive to rent in?
Palo Alto sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $3,504/mo is about 49% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo.

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