1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA (678 Rentals)

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837 Cowper St

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431 Dinahs Ct
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431 Dinahs Ct

431 Dinahs CtPalo Alto, CA 94306
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Ramona
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Ramona

3440 Ramona StPalo Alto, CA 94306
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The Chalet at Curtner
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The Chalet at Curtner

380 Curtner 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: September 19, 2025

There are currently 45 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Palo Alto, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,847 to $4,620. 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 Francis40$2,702$1,847
Midtown Palo Alto5$3,240$2,945

Largest Available Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Palo Alto, CA is found at Rowe at Pear Village in the Bedford Square neighborhood and is 959 square feet priced from $3,992. 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
Rowe at Pear Village1F959 Sq Ft$3,992
Seven OaksK936 Sq Ft$3,795
SevensA10928 Sq Ft$4,585
MontrosePlan 1N899 Sq Ft$4,548
Landsby1P888 Sq Ft$4,457
100 MoffettPlan 1U870 Sq Ft$5,113
HiroPlan 1C853 Sq Ft$4,439
The TilleryPlan 1P829 Sq Ft$5,260
The Dean1M806 Sq Ft$4,766
Birch CreekPlan A2800 Sq Ft$2,891

Cheapest Available Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Palo Alto, CA is the 1-1 Apartment Model starting from $2,298 at Woodland Park in the Duveneck neighborhood. The second most affordable Palo Alto 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at Verandas Apartments starting at $2,395 in the Lindenwood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Palo Alto is currently $3,840. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Palo Alto:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Woodland Park1-1 Apartment$2,298
Verandas Apartments1x1$2,395
Surrey HouseUnit 10$2,395
All Single Story Apartment CommunitySingle-Story 1 BR Apt - No Shared Hallways - Pr...$2,495
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths$2,495
Stanford Garden ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything!$2,595
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths$2,595
Mountain View Town Center I & II ApartmentsBuilding 2 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$2,595
Aviana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,625
Fayette Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath$2,649

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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 Woodland Park listed at $2,298.

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 $3,840.

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 959 square feet unit starting from $3,992 at Rowe at Pear Village.

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 625 sq ft.

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