Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $2,900 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Palo Alto area of Palo Alto.

property at 816 Cowper St

$2,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 28

816 Cowper St

Palo AltoCA94301

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property at 260 Linfield Dr

$3,800

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$3,800

Total Monthly Price
$3,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 15

260 Linfield Dr, Unit 2, Unit 2

260 Linfield Dr
Menlo ParkCA94025
property at 260 Linfield Dr

$3,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

260 Linfield Dr

Menlo ParkCA94025

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Cheapest Available Downtown Palo Alto Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,975
347-367 Everett Ave1x11BR,1BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palo Alto, CA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Palo Alto area is the $2.70 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Hawthorne Apartments in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value Downtown Palo Alto apartment is the 1x1 Model at 347-367 Everett Ave starting at $2,995 with a $4.83 price per square foot in the Duveneck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Palo Alto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
347-367 Everett Ave1x11BR,1BA$4.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Palo Alto

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Palo Alto?

There are currently 278 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Palo Alto, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,400 to $7,180. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Palo Alto ranging from $3,570 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Palo Alto?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Palo Alto ranges from $3,570 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,837.

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