
Studio Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto, CA (701 Rentals)


Woodland Arms

Wilton Court

Total Monthly Price
535 Everett Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1230

345 Forest Ave

345 Forest St

Palo Alto Redwoods

227 Ramona St

The Acacia

1836 bayshore Rd
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3225 El Camino Real

The Avant at Palo Alto Commons

3001 El Camino Real

408 Leland Ave

The Palo Alto

4173 El Camino Real

Garden Studio Apartments

446 Forest Ave

552 Everett Ave
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220 Curtner Ave

Lamplighter

730 Cowper St

3053-3061 Emerson St

634-638 College Ave

Abitare North

228 Webster St

235 Emerson St

1075 Tanland Dr

584 Cambridge Ave
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948 Ramona St

219 Ramona St

1073 Tanland Dr

2130-2136 Williams St

484-486 James Rd

305-313 Kipling St

2101-2123 Williams St

449-465 VENTURA Ave

The Welch Road Apartments

405 Kipling St
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2889 Alma St

735-749 Layne Ct

323-325 Curtner Ave

2060-2064 Yale St

552 Cambridge Ave

189 Cowper St

818 Cowper St

388-392 Ventura Ave

664-668 College Ave

1081 Tanland Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palo Alto?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Palo Alto Studio Apartments | $3,183 | $1,873 | $4,846 |
| Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,348 | $1,185 | $8,568 |
| Palo Alto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,785 | $2,073 | $10,000+ |
| Palo Alto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,721 | $4,995 | $10,000+ |
| Palo Alto 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,425 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
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Palo Alto Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: September 11, 2026There are currently 11 available Studio apartment units in Palo Alto, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,000 to $3,884. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Palo Alto with the most available Studio apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duveneck St Francis | 11 | $3,498 | $2,000 |
Largest Available Palo Alto Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in Palo Alto, CA is found at Landsby in the Old Los Altos neighborhood and is 701 square feet priced from $4,369. Palo Alto Plaza Apartments has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 530 square feet and currently listed start at $3,570. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Palo Alto:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landsby | S-4 | 701 Sq Ft | $4,369 |
| Palo Alto Plaza Apartments | Junior | 530 Sq Ft | $3,570 |
| The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | 350 Sq Ft | $2,195 |
| Park Rich Apartments | Studio | 341 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
| Woodland Park | Studio | 288 Sq Ft | $1,985 |
Cheapest Available Palo Alto Studio Apartments
As of September 11, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Palo Alto, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,985 at Woodland Park in the Duveneck neighborhood. The second most affordable Palo Alto Studio is the Studio Model at The Villa Monte Apartments starting at $2,195 in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Palo Alto is currently $3,183. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Palo Alto:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park | Studio | $1,985 |
| The Villa Monte Apartments | Studio | $2,195 |
| Park Rich Apartments | Studio | $2,495 |
| Palo Alto Plaza Apartments | Junior | $3,570 |
| Landsby | S-8 | $4,219 |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Palo Alto Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Palo Alto with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Palo Alto is at Woodland Park listed at $1,985.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Palo Alto Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Palo Alto is $3,183.
What is the largest available Studio Palo Alto Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Palo Alto is a 701 square feet unit starting from $4,369 at Landsby.
What is the average size for Palo Alto Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Palo Alto is currently 561 sq ft.
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