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40 Newell

40 Newell

East Palo Alto, California, 94303

2 Bedrooms$1,600 - $1,850

1854 Bayshore Dr

1854 Bayshore Dr

East Palo Alto, California, 94303

Studio/1 BedroomFrom $850

55 Newell Road

55 Newell Road

East Palo Alto, California, 94303

2 BedroomsFrom $1,600

Studio/1 BedroomFrom $1,250

1851 Clark Ave

1851 Clark Ave

East Palo Alto, California, 94303

2 Bedrooms$1,450

1 Bedroom$1,230

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East Palo Alto apartments are available in a wide variety of different neighborhoods and surrounding cities. You can easily find pet friendly apartments in East Palo Alto using our apartment finder or search for apartment amenities like a fitness center, swimming pool or off-street parking. Make sure that you check out our apartment guide to discover all that East Palo Alto has to offer during your rental apartment search.

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East Palo Alto Apartment Rental Market

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,0008.7%8.4% +0.3%
    $10,000 to $14,9995.3%5.6% -0.3%
    $15,000 to $19,9995.6%5.6% +0.0%
    $20,000 to $24,9996.3%5.8% +0.5%
    $25,000 to $29,9996.4%5.7% +0.7%
    $30,000 to $34,9996.9%5.7% +1.2%
    $35,000 to $39,9995.7%5.4% +0.3%
    $40,000 to $44,9995.2%5.2% +0.0%
    $45,000 to $49,9995.0%4.6% +0.4%
    $50,000 to $59,9999.0%8.6% +0.4%
    $60,000 to $74,99911.3%10.6% +0.7%
    $75,000 to $99,99911.9%11.5% +0.4%
    $100,000 to $124,9995.6%6.8% -1.2%
    $125,000 to $149,9992.5%3.6% -1.1%
    $150,000 to $199,9992.2%3.3% -1.1%
    $200,000 or more2.6%3.6% -1.0%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 10.0%4.9%4.8% +0.1%
    10.0% to 14.9%9.5%9.8% -0.3%
    15.0% to 19.9%13.2%13.6% -0.4%
    20.0% to 24.9%16.1%13.1% +3.0%
    25.0% to 29.9%9.1%11.0% -1.9%
    30.0% to 34.9%6.3%8.2% -1.9%
    35.0% to 39.9%5.0%5.9% -0.9%
    40.0% to 49.9%8.9%8.0% +0.9%
    50.0% or more23.8%20.2% +3.6%
    Not computed3.1%5.4% -2.3%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years9.5%9.6% -0.1%
    25 to 34 years35.1%29.3% +5.8%
    35 to 44 years26.9%25.8% +1.1%
    45 to 54 years16.0%16.5% -0.5%
    55 to 64 years6.7%8.0% -1.3%
    65 to 74 years3.4%5.3% -1.9%
    75 to 84 years1.8%4.0% -2.2%
    85 years and over0.6%1.6% -1.0%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes41.1%30.9% +10.2%
    30 to 44 minutes23.8%24.5% -0.7%
    45 to 59 minutes9.0%13.8% -4.8%
    60 or more minutes26.1%30.8% -4.7%

Source: 2000 Census

East Palo Alto, California

East Palo Alto may share part of a name, a zip code and an area code with Palo Alto but is a very separate city. It was never a part of Palo Alto and even lies north of its neighbor not east of it. It has a population of about 30,000. The city has been home to military training centers and farming communities, but today it is a fairly rural like area which has undergone gentrification since about 2000.

Know when looking for your East Palo Alto apartment that you'll probably want to own a car so parking will be important.There is mass transit available into San Francisco on an hourly basis.

Due to East Palo Alto's unique ethnic diversity, you'll find interesting pockets of nationalities and small businesses which relate to them. East Palo Alto has no bank nor big supermarket although they maintain a very good weekly farmer's market. For shopping, you'll want to go to neighboring towns like Menlo Park. You'll find plenty of action with local sports teams either for spectator sport or getting busy yourself and finding a team to play on.

Out and About in East Palo Alto

From a Four Seasons Hotel with a high end restaurant and bar to hole in the wall taco places, the city has plenty of good eateries and your East Palo Alto apartment isn't likely to be far from them. Check out Las Adelitas Restaurant or Three Brothers for Mexican cuisine or the California Soup Company for soups and more.

Lulu Petite is a local option serving American cuisine. Check out their portobello sandwich! La Tiendita Market may be a grocer but they serve up excellent fish tacos so stock up the fridge and get lunch too.

Firehouse Grill & Brewery is a great place to pop a few cold ones while catching a game on one of their many TV screens while Liquido is much more of a lounge. Whatever your style, your East Palo Alto apartment will be close to some good night life.

You are bound to discover places close to home that will be fun for an evening out, and there's always a little trip up to San Francisco for just about anything imaginable!

 

 

 

Average Apartment Rent in East Palo Alto, California

# Bedrooms Oct Sep Aug 3 Month % change
Studio $1,088 $898 $913 19.2%
1 Bed $1,266 $1,200 $1,113 13.7%
2 Bed $1,588 $1,588 $1,411 12.5%
3 Bed N/A N/A N/A 0%

East Palo Alto Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in East Palo Alto have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In August the average rent for a 1 Bedroom East Palo Alto apartment cost $1,113. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom East Palo Alto apartment was $1,411 in August. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the East Palo Alto rentals listed below.

Featured East Palo Alto Apartments for Rent

  • 430 E. O'Keefe East Palo Alto, CA 94303

    Welcome to 430 E. O'Keefe Apartments. Located on the West side of Highway 101, this property has a premier location. Within walking distance to downtown Palo Alto, and around the corner. Please Call for an Appointment Today.

  • 45 Newell Road East Palo Alto, CA 94303

    Welcome to 45 Newell Road Apartments. Located on the West side of Hwy 101, right off University Ave, this property is just walking distance to the beautiful University Circle office plaza. It's literally across the highway to the Ravenswood 101 Shopping Center and just minutes from downtown Palo Alto. Weekends Appointment Available.

  • 1721 Woodland Ave Palo Alto, CA 94303

    Welcome to Creekside at Woodland Park. Visit us today to see why we offer the best rental value on the mid-peninsula. Located on the border of Palo Alto, just off Highway 101 at University Avenue, Woodland Park is just minutes from Stanford University and Medical Center, as well as shopping and dining in downtown Palo Alto. Woodland Park offers a unique collection of rental housing, from studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and townhomes to duplexes and single-family residences. "Please Call for appointment today"

  • 1851 Woodland Ave Palo Alto, CA 94303

    Welcome to 1851 Woodland Ave. Visit us today to see why we offer the best rental value on the mid-peninsula. Located on the border of Palo Alto, just off Highway 101 at University Avenue, Woodland Park is just minutes from Stanford University and Medical Center, as well as shopping and dining in downtown Palo Alto. 1851 Woodland Ave<br>offers a unique collection of rental housing, from studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and townhomes to duplexes and single-family residences. "Please Call for an appointment today"

  • 2033 Manhattan Ave Palo Alto, CA 94303

    Welcome to 2033 Manhattan Ave. Apartments. Located within a gated community, the atmosphere is rather quiet but accommodating for children. This property has been recently renovated with new double pained windows. Enjoy amenities including parking and on-site laundry. Just minutes from Stanford University, public transportation and highway 101 for easy commuting. Please Call for an Appointment Today.

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