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property at 820 Kipling St

$3,570

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Available Oct 29

820 Kipling St

Palo AltoCA94301
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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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160-164 Tasso St
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160-164 Tasso St

160-164 Tasso 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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391 College Ave
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391 College Ave

391 College AvePalo Alto, CA 94306
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413-419 Forest
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413-419 Forest

413-419 Forest AvePalo Alto, CA 94301

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Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 22, 2026

There are currently 15 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Palo Alto, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,208 to $6,170. 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 Francis14$3,495$2,208
Midtown Palo Alto1$3,615$3,295

Largest Available Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Palo Alto, CA is found at Sevens in the Old Los Altos neighborhood and is 860 square feet priced from $4,748. Birch Creek has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $3,390. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Palo Alto:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SevensA4.1860 Sq Ft$4,748
Birch CreekPlan A2800 Sq Ft$3,390
The TilleryPlan 1M795 Sq Ft$4,802
The Dean1G775 Sq Ft$4,774
MV ApartmentsElm755 Sq Ft$4,550
Park PlaceSouth 1BR752 Sq Ft$4,081
Southwood ApartmentsTBD750 Sq Ft$3,000
MadronePlan 1ZC745 Sq Ft$4,150
Parker Palo AltoOne Bedroom One Bathroom610 Sq Ft$3,395
Woodland Park1x1372 Sq Ft$2,298

Cheapest Available Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 22, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Palo Alto, CA is the 1x1 Model starting from $2,298 at Woodland Park in the Duveneck neighborhood. The second most affordable Palo Alto 1 Bedroom is the Unit 10 Model at Surrey House starting at $2,395 in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Palo Alto is currently $4,322. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Palo Alto:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Woodland Park1x1$2,298
Surrey HouseUnit 10$2,395
Verandas Apartments1x1$2,425
The Camille North Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths$2,495
Del Medio Garden Apartments2747 - 1 Bedroom$2,500
Stanford Garden ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom Close to Everything!$2,595
The Camille Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths$2,595
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom$2,600
120 Granada Dr1x1$2,695
The Pines ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bedroom with Bamboo$2,795

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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.

Palo Alto, CA
Population: 66,666

Ranked #554

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 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 $4,322.

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 860 square feet unit starting from $4,748 at Sevens.

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 500 sq ft.

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