
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Palo Alto Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA (309 Rentals) Page 3 of 7


165-171 Alma St

628 Forest Ave

809--823 Cowper St

832 Kipling St

818 Cowper St

141-143 Alma St

837 Waverly St

830 Cowper St

831 Kipling St

The Palo Alto

660 Forest Ave

825 Cowper St

621-629 Homer Ave

350 Channing Ave

800 University Ave

759 Middlefield Rd

827 University Ave

899 Webster St

928 Waverly St

674-678 Homer Ave

665 Channing Ave

200 Waverley St

210 Waverley St.

205 Waverley St

215 Waverley St

643 Channing Ave

657 Channing Ave

940-946 Scott Ave

463-465 Addison Ave

800 High Street

220 Waverley St

225 Waverley St

235 Waverley St

230 Waverley St

245 Waverley St

240 Waverley St

281 Addison Ave

948 Ramona St

250 Waverly St

255 Waverley St

120 Alma Four-Plex

260 Waverley St

352 Addison Ave

4-MF

270 Waverley St

150 Alma St

275 Waverley St

280 Waverley St

1027 Bryant 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 | $4,210 | $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 |
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 $5,004.
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