Houses For Rent in Palo Alto, CA

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Apartments For Rent Near Palo Alto, CA

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Average Rent Trends in Palo Alto, CA

Rent in Palo Alto, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jun 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$7,800
Jul 2025$7,200
Aug 2025$7,500
Sep 2025$7,750
Oct 2025$6,995
Nov 2025$7,800
Dec 2025$6,500
Jan 2026$6,995
Feb 2026$6,950
Mar 2026$6,800
Apr 2026$7,130
May 2026$9,200
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$3,200$4,467$5,997$9,630$4,000
Townhomes$1,625$3,595$5,820—$5,400
Apartments and Condos$3,690$5,423$1,950—$3,895
Houses$2,300$5,700$7,130$9,630$9,200
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houses for rent in Palo Alto, CA

  • What is the average rent of a house in Palo Alto, CA?
    The average rent of a house in Palo Alto, CA is $7,500 per month. This is about 289% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Palo Alto, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Palo Alto, CA was lowest in Mar 2025 when it was $5,211 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Palo Alto, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Palo Alto, CA was highest in Jun 2025 when it was $7,800 per month.
  • How many houses are available to rent in Palo Alto, CA?
    There are 39 available houses to rent in Palo Alto, CA.
  • What are some neighborhoods in Palo Alto, CA?
    Some neighborhoods in Palo Alto, CA include: Midtown, Crescent Park, University South, Duveneck - St. Francis, Old Palo Alto.
  • What are some zip codes in Palo Alto, CA?
    Palo Alto, CA includes zip codes such as: 94303, 94306, 94022, 94301, 94028.
  • What are some cities near Palo Alto, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Los Altos Hills, Stanford, Los Altos, Mountain View, Portola Valley. These cities may have more rental options to explore.