
Gated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA (30 Rentals)


The Marc

Union Plaza Apartments

Tan Plaza Apartments

Park Plaza

Sevens

Fayette Arms

Woodland Park
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Landsby

MV Apartments

Novo Apartments

Palo Alto Plaza Apartments

REALM APARTMENTS

The Dean

Montrose
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Park Place

Gemello Village

Del Medio Manor

Stanford Garden Apartments
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Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palo Alto?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Palo Alto Studio Apartments | $2,769 | $1,740 | $5,456 |
Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,922 | $1,275 | $7,770 |
Palo Alto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,055 | $2,695 | $9,870 |
Palo Alto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,392 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
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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
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 $2,010.
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 $3,922.
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 960 square feet unit starting from $4,205 at Park Place.
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 733 sq ft.
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