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2711 Alma Street
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2711 Alma Street

2711 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94306

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The Acacia
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The Acacia

231 Grant AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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Villa Toscana
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Villa Toscana

272-290 Everett AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
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331 Poe St
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331 Poe St

331 Poe StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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2571-2575 Alma St
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2571-2575 Alma St

2571-2575 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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1755 Alma St
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1755 Alma St

1755 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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2595 Alma St
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2595 Alma St

2595 Alma StPalo Alto, CA 94301
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Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: November 14, 2025

There are currently 61 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Palo Alto, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,900 to $5,750. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Palo Alto with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Duveneck St Francis56$2,995$1,900
Midtown Palo Alto5$3,200$2,680

Largest Available Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Palo Alto, CA is found at Park Place in the Old Los Altos neighborhood and is 960 square feet priced from $4,183. Seven Oaks in the Stanford University neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 936 square feet and currently listed start at $3,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Palo Alto:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Park PlaceSouth 1CR960 Sq Ft$4,183
Seven OaksK936 Sq Ft$3,795
Hawthorne Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large900 Sq Ft$5,000
100 MoffettPlan 1U870 Sq Ft$5,113
SevensA12863 Sq Ft$4,515
Rowe at Pear Village1B804 Sq Ft$4,032
Garden Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom800 Sq Ft$2,950
The TilleryPlan 1K794 Sq Ft$4,462
MV ApartmentsTeak736 Sq Ft$3,699

Cheapest Available Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Palo Alto, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,884 at Paulson Park in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. The second most affordable Palo Alto 1 Bedroom is the Plan 1A Model at REALM APARTMENTS starting at $1,950 in the West Atherton neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Palo Alto is currently $3,835. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Palo Alto:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Paulson Park1 Bedroom$1,884
REALM APARTMENTSPlan 1A$1,950
Woodland Park1-1 Apartment$2,300
Verandas Apartments1x1$2,395
Surrey HouseUnit 10$2,395
Del Medio ManorJR-1 Bedroom$2,450
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom$2,450
All Single Story Apartment CommunitySingle-Story 1 BR Apt - No Shared Hallways - Pr...$2,495
Mountain View Town Center I & II ApartmentsBuilding 2 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$2,575

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Palo Alto, CA

Ranked #58

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Paulson Park listed at $1,884.

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 $3,835.

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 $4,183 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 444 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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