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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As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 175 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Palo Alto. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
Among current Rentomatics listings, 1-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto start at $825/month, with an average of $3,120 and a median of $2,795/month. Prices reflect 175 active listings updated June 3, 2026.
Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
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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.