
1 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA (167 Rentals)


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Stanford Villa

Southwood Apartments

347-367 Everett Ave

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411 California Ave

Tan Plaza Apartments

Hawthorne Apartments

Union Plaza Apartments
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2721 Midtown Ct

2850 Middlefield Rd

2721 Midtown Ct

329 Hawthorne Ave

715 Everett Ave

715 Everett Ave

565 Arastradero Rd

727 Layne Ct

315 Hawthorne Ave

345 Sheridan Ave
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501 Forest Ave

572 Channing Ave

580 Channing Ave

822 Kipling St

535 Everett Ave

837 Cowper St

2850 Middlefield Rd

837 Cowper St

501 Forest Ave

565 Arastradero Rd
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920 Webster St

Middlefield Apartments

The Acacia

Villa Toscana

Boardwalk Park Place Apartments

Wilkie Court Apartments

Stanford Avenue Apartments

Hawthorne Gardens

242 Curtner Ave

Parksquare Apartments

The Chalet at Curtner

542 Forest Ave

577 Vista Ave

543-555 Forest Ave

Layne Court Apartments

Ramona

Park Terrace

420 James Rd

Arastradero West

171 Bryant Street
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 | $3,009 | $1,695 | $4,088 |
| Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,056 | $1,185 | $9,936 |
| Palo Alto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,279 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| Palo Alto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,086 | $4,445 | $10,000+ |
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Palo Alto, CAPopulation: 66,666
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in US Census Population by City
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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 Woodside Place listed at $2,295.
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 $4,056.
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 1,006 square feet unit starting from $5,207 at Avelle.
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 562 sq ft.
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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.