
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $2,195 (90 Rentals)
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Villa Toscana

The Hamilton

170 Waverly St

657 Everett Avenue

463-465 Addison Ave

674-678 Homer Ave

1061 Alma St

825 Cowper St

350 Channing Ave
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305-313 Kipling St

205 Hawthorne Ave

The Palo Alto

147-159 Emerson St

832 Kipling St

243 Byron St

166 Bryant St

103 Tennyson Ave

551-563 Miramonte Ave

189 Cowper St
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837 Waverly St

242-244 Ramona St

235 Emerson St

141-143 Alma St

201 Cowper St

165-171 Alma St

Abitare North

219 Ramona St

The Welch Road Apartments

357-359 Hawthorne Ave
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Hawthorne Gardens

Webster Court

Arbora Palo Alto

Webster Oak Apartments

542 Forest Ave

1051-1077 Middlefield Rd

171 Bryant Street

532 Forest Ave

Casa Real

427-453 Forest Ave
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Webster Wood Apartments

Alma Place

University Garden Apartments

100-110 Webster St

Waverley Palms

Oak Court Apartments

200 Waverley St

610 Gilbert Ave
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Downtown Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Palo Alto?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Palo Alto Studio Apartments | $3,720 | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Downtown Palo Alto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,210 | $3,200 | $6,030 |
| Downtown Palo Alto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,799 | $3,500 | $7,370 |
| Downtown Palo Alto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,060 | $7,060 | $7,060 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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