
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown North Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA (159 Rentals)


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837 Cowper St, Unit SI FL3-ID1733

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801 Middlefield Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID1711

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837 Cowper St, Unit SI FL2-ID1015

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594 Channing Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID2137

801 Middlefield Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID1946

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251 Middlefield Rd, Unit SI FL0-ID1793

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926 Webster St, Unit SI FL2-ID1651

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715 Everett Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID1763

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596 Channing Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1649
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501 Forest Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID878

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501 Forest Ave, Unit SI FL7-ID880

853 Channing Ave

500 Fulton St

318 Emerson St

201 Cowper St

331 Poe St

453 Hawthorne Ave

738 Cowper St

665 Channing Ave
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350 Channing Ave

165-171 Alma St

166 Bryant St

216-220 Waverly St

170 Waverly St

660 Forest Ave

The Welch Road Apartments

226 Ramona St

The Grelli Apartments
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190-194 Webster St

219 Ramona St

825 Cowper St

818-824 Kipling St

1645-1651 Alma St

899 Webster St

141-143 Alma St

147-159 Emerson St

800 High Street

205 Hawthorne Ave
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628 Forest Ave

827 University Ave

657 Channing Ave

674-678 Homer Ave

837 Waverly St

457-481 Forest Ave

544-554 Hawthorne Ave

446 Forest Ave

243 Byron St

235 Emerson St
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Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown North Studio Apartments | $3,365 | $2,350 | $3,790 |
| Downtown North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,916 | $2,400 | $6,000 |
Downtown North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,245 | $2,975 | $6,810 |
| Downtown North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,570 | $7,290 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,850 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 159 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown North Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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Largest Available Downtown North 2 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 1,100 Sq Ft | $2,975 |
| Verandas Apartments | 2x1 W/D | 1,000 Sq Ft | $3,195 |
Cheapest Available Downtown North 2 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Apartments | 2BR/1BA | $2,975 |
| Verandas Apartments | 2x1 | $3,195 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown North, Palo Alto, CA
Ranked #19
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Downtown North Apartments
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Downtown North Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown North is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $2,975 at Hawthorne Apartments.
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