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Palo Alto Place

Palo Alto, California, 94306

Studio/1 Bedroom$1,555 - $2,110

2 Bedrooms$3,130 - $3,145

3 Bedrooms$4,000

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Oak Creek

Palo Alto, California, 94304

Studio/1 Bedroom$1,895 - $2,990

2 Bedrooms$2,995 - $4,880

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Lytton Courtyard

Palo Alto, California, 94301

Studio/1 Bedroom

Oak Court

Palo Alto, California, 94301

1 Bedroom

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If you are hoping to rent an apartment in Palo Alto or its suburbs, we have a new place for you; there are ample family sized apartments available for rent both northwest of city center and in many other delightful neighborhoods as well.

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Palo Alto Apartment Rental Market

Household Income

Household Income	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than $10,000	4.7%	8.4%	-3.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.5%	5.6%	-2.1%
$15,000 to $19,999	3.2%	5.6%	-2.4%
$20,000 to $24,999	2.6%	5.8%	-3.2%
$25,000 to $29,999	2.4%	5.7%	-3.3%
$30,000 to $34,999	3.0%	5.7%	-2.7%
$35,000 to $39,999	3.1%	5.4%	-2.3%
$40,000 to $44,999	2.6%	5.2%	-2.6%
$45,000 to $49,999	3.5%	4.6%	-1.1%
$50,000 to $59,999	5.4%	8.6%	-3.2%
$60,000 to $74,999	7.8%	10.6%	-2.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.4%	11.5%	+0.9%
$100,000 to $124,999	10.3%	6.8%	+3.5%
$125,000 to $149,999	8.2%	3.6%	+4.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	10.3%	3.3%	+7.0%
$200,000 or more	16.8%	3.6%	+13.2%

Cost of Living

Share of Household Income Spent on Rent	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than 10.0%	8.2%	4.8%	+3.4%
10.0% to 14.9%	10.8%	9.8%	+1.0%
15.0% to 19.9%	14.2%	13.6%	+0.6%
20.0% to 24.9%	12.5%	13.1%	-0.6%
25.0% to 29.9%	11.4%	11.0%	+0.4%
30.0% to 34.9%	8.2%	8.2%	+0.0%
35.0% to 39.9%	5.2%	5.9%	-0.7%
40.0% to 49.9%	8.1%	8.0%	+0.1%
50.0% or more	17.6%	20.2%	-2.6%
Not computed	3.8%	5.4%	-1.6%

Age Demographic of Renters

Age Demographic of Renters	City	State	City Compared to State
15 to 24 years	4.6%	9.6%	-5.0%
25 to 34 years	32.0%	29.3%	+2.7%
35 to 44 years	25.3%	25.8%	-0.5%
45 to 54 years	16.3%	16.5%	-0.2%
55 to 64 years	6.7%	8.0%	-1.3%
65 to 74 years	5.1%	5.3%	-0.2%
75 to 84 years	6.2%	4.0%	+2.2%
85 years and over	3.7%	1.6%	+2.1%

Travel Time to Work

Travel Time to Work	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than 30 minutes	51.2%	30.9%	+20.3%
30 to 44 minutes	25.7%	24.5%	+1.2%
45 to 59 minutes	7.8%	13.8%	-6.0%
60 or more minutes	15.2%	30.8%	-15.6%

Source: 2000 Census

Palo Alto, California

As one of the econmic focal points in the Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is an upscale city of just over 61,000 people. Also home to Stanford University as well as over 6,000 high tech businesses, Palo Alto is upscale and vibrant. Know when starting the search for your Palo Alto apartment that there is excellent CalTrain service as well as very good bus service as well as being a fairly walkable city. Also know that while parking in the downtown area is free of meters, it may be hard to find a parking place during the week.

Carry A Tall Stick

That Palo Alto means ‘tall stick' in Spanish is reflected by an ancient redwood tree at the north end of the city. The tree is over one thousand years old and the 90" base is something you must see at least once. The area is great for outdoor recreation. There are loads of biking and hiking trails which are used as much for commuting as for recreational purposes. Culturally, much revolves around Stanford University which has major venues for concerts and theatre. Also, checkout Packard's Garage. It is now a museum but is where Hewlett Packard and the Silicon Valley were born.

Dining with the Greeks

Restaurants and cuisines are diverse in the city, and once settled into your Palo Alto apartment, you'll want to get out and explore some of the local favorites. Evvia Estiatorio is everyone's favorite Greek place where the atmosphere is rustic and inviting and the food is excellent. Pampas is one of several very good Brazilian places, and don't pass up a trip to La Bodeguita Del Medio for Cuban either. For more American dishes, check out University Coffee Cafe or St. Michael's Alley. Both are very highly rated. Of course, you'll find ones closer to home but you have to start somewhere!

Under the Disco Ball

At night, wine bars are very popular in Palo Alto. Start with Vin, Vino, Wine or The Wine Room. Both are popular and will give you a feel for the vibe. Antonio's and Dan Brown's are both dive style bars, and Antonio's is a particular favorite with locals. Besides, they have free peanuts! Miyake is an 80s style disco that is as popular with the Stanford crowd as with the locals. Expect a disco ball to be turning! Your Palo Alto apartment is going to be great for exploring this exciting, diverse California town.

Average Apartment Rent in Palo Alto, California

# Bedrooms	Jan	Dec	Nov	3 Month % change
Studio	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
1 Bed	N/A	$2,335	$2,336	0%
2 Bed	$2,708	$3,464	$3,464	-21.8%
3 Bed	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%

Palo Alto Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in Palo Alto have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In November the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Palo Alto apartment cost $2,336. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Palo Alto apartment was $3,464 in November. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Palo Alto rentals listed below.

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what is average cost for utilities for a Palo Alto apartment?
Average costs for utilities in Palo Alto are about $200 per month. (phone:$29, TV:$54, High speed:$34, Electricity:$74, GAS:$13).
Is there any apartment to be immediately rented near the stanford university or around the college area?
We found about 13 apartments in Palo Alto that look to be within walking distance to Stanford University. You can type in "Stanford, CA" into our search field to return Palo Alto apartments. Use the map to view those apartment close to Stanford.
Why should I move to Palo Alto?
Located in Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is headquarters to a number of Silicon Valley high-technology companies, including Hewlett-Packard, VMware, Tesla Motors, IDEO, and Facebook. Therefore, it's a great place for those that work in the high-tech industry and don't want a long commute. Palo Alto is also home to Stanford University, and would be a natural choice for students and professors alike. San Francisco is under an hour's drive from Palo Alto and can also be accessed via public transportation (Caltrain). Palo Alto is located between the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west; along the latter lies a bevy of state parks good for hiking, camping, and mountain biking.
Are there any quiet neighborhoods in Palo Alto?
Yes. Skyline Blvd / Congress Springs Rd is one of Palo Alto's quieter neighborhoods. With mostly medium-sized, single-family homes, this mostly owner-occupied neighborhood lies on the southern edge of the city. This area is also suburban in terms of population density, a factor that may contribute to its tranquil nature. Another Palo Alto neighborhood that shares many characteristics with Skyline Blvd / Congress Springs Rd, including its low noise levels, is the area around Stanford University, which is located north of Skyline Blvd / Congress Springs Rd.

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