
Gated Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA (50 Rentals)


Birch Plaza

Tan Plaza Apartments

Woodland Arms

Park Plaza

Union Plaza Apartments

Palo Alto Central

The Avant at Palo Alto Commons

Williams Street Apartments

474-480 Margarita Ave
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Alta Riviera Apartments

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Fayette Arms Apartments

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Landsby

Springline

Palo Alto Plaza Apartments

MV Apartments

Aviana Apartments
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Stanford Garden Apartments

The Dean

Atherton Park Forest

100 Moffett

Montrose

Park Place

California St Apartments

Gemello Village

Del Medio Manor
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100 First Street

Pennisula Real

1st Street Village

Mora Drive Rowhomes

Parc Crossings

Amelia

1101 W El Camino Real

365 Chiquita Ave

Rock Villa Apartments

Islander Apartments

2341-2345 Cooley Ave

Serenity Senior Apartments

Woodland Park Apartments

Woodland Creek

1851 Woodland Ave

Oak Grove Place

Menlo Towers

568-586 Glenwood Ave

830 University Dr

4 Coleman Pl
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 Gated Studio Apartments | $2,966 | $1,708 | $4,317 |
| Palo Alto Gated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,144 | $1,185 | $8,790 |
| Palo Alto Gated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,284 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Palo Alto Gated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,757 | $4,075 | $10,000+ |
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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, CAPopulation: 66,666
Ranked #554
in US Census Population by City
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Juana Briones Elementary
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Palo Alto Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Palo Alto?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Palo Alto is at Union Plaza Apartments listed at $2,295.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Palo Alto Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Palo Alto is $4,800.
What is the largest Gated Palo Alto Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Palo Alto is a 1,862 square feet unit starting from $6,700 at Birch Plaza.
What is the average size for Palo Alto Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Palo Alto is currently at 716 sq ft.
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