1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA (590 Rentals)

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715 Everett Ave
$3,7201 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 7

715 Everett Ave

Palo Alto, CA 94301
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565 Arastradero Rd
$3,5401 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 16

565 Arastradero Rd

Palo Alto, CA 94306
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501 Forest Ave
$5,1401 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 24

501 Forest Ave

Palo Alto, CA 94301
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837 Cowper St
$3,5201 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 23

837 Cowper St

Palo Alto, CA 94301
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431 Dinahs Ct
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431 Dinahs Ct

431 Dinahs CtPalo Alto, CA 94306
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242 Curtner Ave
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242 Curtner Ave

242 Curtner AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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542 Forest Ave
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542 Forest Ave

542 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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Hawthorne Gardens
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Hawthorne Gardens

221-237 Hawthorne AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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577 Vista Ave
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577 Vista Ave

577 Vista AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

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Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 21, 2025

There are currently 2915 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Palo Alto, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,925 to $7,079. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Palo Alto with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Midtown Palo Alto2915$3,884$1,925

Largest Available Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Palo Alto, CA is found at The Village Residences in the North Los Altos neighborhood and is 1,079 square feet priced from $4,904. Avelle has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 987 square feet and currently listed start at $4,635. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Palo Alto:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Village Residences1X w/ Balcony1,079 Sq Ft$4,904
Avelle1F987 Sq Ft$4,635
Landsby1P888 Sq Ft$4,880
100 MoffettPlan 1U870 Sq Ft$4,478
Tan Plaza Apartments1A854 Sq Ft$4,620
Sharon Green1x1 Renovated810 Sq Ft$4,496
Rowe at Pear Village1B804 Sq Ft$3,910
Garden Oaks Apartments1 bedroom800 Sq Ft$2,595
The Shadows ApartmentsC790 Sq Ft$3,545
Novo ApartmentsA8790 Sq Ft$3,703

Cheapest Available Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 21, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Palo Alto, CA is the 1-1 Apartment Model starting from $1,925 at Woodland Park in the Lindenwood neighborhood. The second most affordable Palo Alto 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Kentfield Apartments starting at $2,150 in the North Los Altos neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Palo Alto is currently $3,768. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Palo Alto:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Woodland Park1-1 Apartment$1,925
Kentfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,150
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom$2,150
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$2,245
Partridge1BR/1.0BA$2,250
Ednamary Apartments1 Bedroom$2,295
Caltega1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom$2,295
Fayette Townhouse Apartments1 BR with YARD$2,325
Stanford Garden ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything!$2,350
Verandas Apartments1x1$2,395

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Palo Alto Overview

Palo Alto translates to “Tall Tree” and certainly lives up to its name. Between San Francisco and San Jose it’s 70,000 residents enjoy beautiful weather, a thriving culture and easy links to the entire Bay Area. Known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley a Palo Alto apartment comes with not only an amazing history, but a bright future.

Why live in Palo Alto, CA?

Palo Alto is a thriving nexus of the finest minds in the country, the most advanced technology and a stunning array of cultural, historical and culinary traditions. There’s nowhere more cutting edge and exciting for the apartment hunter looking for a place that represents the beating heart of the future. That’s before you even consider the amazing natural beauty of the area and the unbelievable weather.

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Palo Alto, CA

Ranked #85

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Palo Alto, CA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

41 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Palo Alto Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Palo Alto with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Palo Alto is at Woodland Park listed at $1,925.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Palo Alto Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Palo Alto is $3,768.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Palo Alto Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Palo Alto is a 1,079 square feet unit starting from $4,904 at The Village Residences.

What is the average size for Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Palo Alto is currently 668 sq ft.

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