Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto Under $3,500

As of July 19, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 13 apartments for rent in Palo Alto under $3,500/month, starting at $895/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed continuously.

Palo Alto is Stanford's home and the Peninsula's most expensive rental market — University Ave downtown, Stanford Shopping Center, and Caltrain at the University Ave station. 1BRs regularly $3,500-$4,200; premium for the Peninsula.

13 listings available — updated July 19, 2026, refreshed continuously

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Craigslist

Mountain View

$2,000/mo
3 bed
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Craigslist

palo alto

$895/mo
2 bed1,100 sqft
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Craigslist

palo alto

$2,849/mo
2 bed
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Craigslist

palo alto

$2,250/mo
2 bed1,233 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zumper

3073 Middlefield Rd

$3,050/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Craigslist

Palo Alto

$3,395/mo
2 bed1,000 sqft
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Craigslist

palo alto

$3,250/mo
1 bed650 sqft
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Craigslist

palo alto

$2,000/mo
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Palo AltoLandlord
Craigslist

palo alto

$2,650/mo
1 bed
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Craigslist

Palo Alto

$1,895/mo
Studio195 sqft
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Craigslist

palo alto

$1,950/mo
1 bed
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Palo AltoLandlord
Craigslist

palo alto

$2,395/mo
1 bed396 sqft
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Craigslist

east palo alto

$2,345/mo
Studio500 sqft
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Frequently asked

How many apartments are available in Palo Alto right now?

As of July 19, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 13 apartments for rent in Palo Alto under $3,500/month. Listings refresh continuously from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.

What is the rent for a typical apartment in Palo Alto?

Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Palo Alto start at $895/month, with an average of $2,379 and a median of $2,345/month. Prices reflect 13 active listings updated July 19, 2026.

How often are Rentomatics listings updated?

Rentomatics continuously refreshes listings from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.

Does Rentomatics show broker fees?

Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.

What is Palo Alto like?

Palo Alto is Stanford's home and the Peninsula's most expensive rental market — University Ave downtown, Stanford Shopping Center, and Caltrain at the University Ave station. 1BRs regularly $3,500-$4,200; premium for the Peninsula.

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