
New Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA (14 Rentals)
Rental terms in Palo Alto as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Rowe at Pear Village

Landsby
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MV Apartments

Verve

Novo Apartments

REALM APARTMENTS

The Tillery

100 Moffett

Montrose

The Dean

Domus on the Boulevard
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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 Studio Apartments | $2,845 | $1,433 | $5,347 |
Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,885 | $1,185 | $9,570 |
Palo Alto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,331 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
Palo Alto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,098 | $4,441 | $10,000+ |
Palo Alto 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,995 | $5,995 | $5,995 |
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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 Short-term Palo Alto Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Palo Alto?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Palo Alto is at Del Medio Garden Apartments listed at $2,650.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Palo Alto Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Palo Alto is $4,840.
What is the largest Short-term Palo Alto Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Palo Alto is a 1,962 square feet unit starting from $4,140 at The Marc.
What is the average size for Palo Alto Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Palo Alto is currently at 679 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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