
Gated Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA (49 Rentals)


The Marc

Union Plaza Apartments

Woodland Arms

Mia Palo Alto

Tan Plaza Apartments
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Sevens

Landsby

Woodland Park

Fayette Arms

MV Apartments

Novo Apartments

Palo Alto Plaza Apartments
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REALM APARTMENTS

777 Hamilton

230 - Atherton Park Forest

The Dean

100 Moffett

Montrose

Park Place

Aviana Apartments
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Del Medio Manor

Stanford Garden Apartments
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Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palo Alto?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Palo Alto Gated Studio Apartments | $3,002 | $1,433 | $5,346 |
Palo Alto Gated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,880 | $1,185 | $8,070 |
Palo Alto Gated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,385 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
Palo Alto Gated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,096 | $4,441 | $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.
Pet Friendly LifestylePalo Alto, CA
Ranked #59
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Palo Alto, CA
Juana Briones Elementary
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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 Gated Palo Alto Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Palo Alto?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Palo Alto is at 884 Park Dr, Unit 06 listed at $2,250.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Palo Alto Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Palo Alto is $4,364.
What is the largest Gated Palo Alto Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Palo Alto is a 1,754 square feet unit starting from $5,500 at Tan Plaza Apartments.
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 611 sq ft.
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