Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $4,300 (3 Rentals)

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Downtown Palo Alto, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Downtown Palo Alto, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Downtown Palo Alto Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palo Alto, CA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Palo Alto area is the $5.76 price per square foot Plan A Model at The Marc in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $3,891. The second greatest value Downtown Palo Alto apartment is the 1x1 Model at Verandas Apartments starting at $2,395 with a $3.99 price per square foot in the Pine Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Palo Alto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MarcPlan A1BR,1BA$5.76
Verandas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.99
Woodland ArmsUnit 307Studio ,1BA$4.55
Hawthorne GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.19
Partridge0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.89
Mia Palo AltoStudio AStudio ,1BA$7.74

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Palo Alto

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Palo Alto?

There are currently 298 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palo Alto, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,200 to $13,520. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Palo Alto ranging from $4,370 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Palo Alto?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Palo Alto ranges from $4,370 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,538.

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