Apartments for Rent in the Charleston Meadow Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA (784 Rentals)

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property at 4231 Wilkie Way

$6,000

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$6,000

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4231 Wilkie Way

Palo AltoCA94306

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property at 405 Curtner Ave

$6,570

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$6,570

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals

Available Jun 3, 2027

405 Curtner Ave

Palo AltoCA94306
property at 821 Altaire Walk

$5,780

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$5,780

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

Available Mar 19, 2029

821 Altaire Walk

Palo AltoCA94303

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Charleston Meadow, Palo Alto, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Charleston Meadow, Palo Alto, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have young children? Charleston Meadow has risen to be a favorite area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, and great education and schools.

Luxury Living Rating

Charleston Meadow has come to be one of our preferred upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, on-site concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

There's good news if you raise dogs and cats. This part of Palo Alto ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston Meadow

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Charleston Meadow area of Palo Alto, CA?

As of today, August 28, 2026, there are currently 784 available Charleston Meadow apartments priced from $1,185 to $12,179, with an average monthly rent of $4,624.

How much are Studio apartments in Charleston Meadow?

There are currently 335 Studio Apartments in Charleston Meadow with rent ranges from $1,873 to $4,798 with an average price of $3,396.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Charleston Meadow Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Charleston Meadow ranges from $1,185 to $9,440 with an average monthly rent of $4,364.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Charleston Meadow cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Charleston Meadow range from $2,795 to $12,179. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,321.

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