
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA (309 Rentals) Page 2 of 7


360 Hawthorne Ave

406-418 Webster St

203 Bryant St

628 Waverley St

The Grelli Apartments

215 Cowper St

525 Hamilton Ave

552 Everett Ave

201 Cowper St

530-540 Hawthorne Ave

242-244 Ramona St

453 Hawthorne Ave

219 Ramona St

170 Waverly St

327 Webster St

Laning Chateau Apartments

189 Cowper St

228 Webster St

413-419 Forest

226 Ramona St

544-554 Hawthorne Ave

168 Waverley St

483 Forest Ave

169 Waverley St

240 Hawthorne Ave

457-481 Forest Ave

318 Emerson St

235 Emerson St

160-164 Tasso St

464 Forest Ave

446 Forest Ave

205 Hawthorne Ave

555 Forest Ave

134 Tasso Ct

190-194 Webster St

Abitare North

166 Bryant St

738 Cowper St

243 Byron St

657 Everett Avenue

730 Cowper St

The Hamilton

147-159 Emerson St

185 Forest Ave

331 Poe St

129-139 Hawthorne Ave

745 Cowper St

144 El Camino Real St

800 Cowper St
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 | $4,212 | $3,200 | $6,030 |
| Downtown Palo Alto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,741 | $3,500 | $7,370 |
| Downtown Palo Alto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,060 | $7,060 | $7,060 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Palo Alto?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $4,405 | $4,300 | $4,511 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $6,335 | $6,210 | $6,460 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Palo Alto
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Palo Alto area of Palo Alto, CA?
As of today, September 18, 2026, there are currently 309 available Downtown Palo Alto apartments priced from $3,200 to $7,370, with an average monthly rent of $4,212.
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