Apartments for Rent in Palo Alto Under $3,500

As of July 1, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 37 apartments for rent in Palo Alto under $3,500/month, starting at $1,695/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed every 3 hours.

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.

37 listings available — updated July 1, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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Palo AltoLandlord
Craigslist

east palo alto

$2,300/mo
1 bed400 sqft
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Craigslist

palo alto

$2,545/mo
Studio530 sqft
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Craigslist

east palo alto

$2,345/mo
Studio500 sqft
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Craigslist

palo alto

$2,850/mo
1 bed636 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

314 College Ave #1-6, Palo Alto, CA 94306

$2,800/mo
1 bed1 bath600 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

(undisclosed Address), Palo Alto, CA 94306

$1,695/mo
Studio1 bath
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Palo Alto
Zillow

1875 University Ave #A, Palo Alto, CA 94301

$3,500/mo
1 bed1 bath500 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

3139 Alma St #3139, Palo Alto, CA 94306

$3,350/mo
2 bed1 bath925 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

2151 Hanover St #1, Palo Alto, CA 94306

$2,950/mo
1 bed1 bath615 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

337 Chestnut Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

$2,250/mo
Studio1 bath450 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

251 Emerson St #4, Palo Alto, CA 94301

$3,350/mo
1 bed1 bath500 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

321 Poe St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

$3,500/mo
1 bed1 bath678 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

302-316 Kipling St #302B, Palo Alto, CA 94301

$2,750/mo
Studio1 bath400 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

201 Chestnut Ave #Adu, Palo Alto, CA 94306

$3,470/mo
Studio1 bath375 sqft
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Zillow

2425 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

$2,750/mo
1 bed1 bath650 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

765 San Antonio Rd APT 30, Palo Alto, CA 94303

$3,500/mo
2 bed2 bath1,030 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

2773 Alma St #2775, Palo Alto, CA 94306

$2,325/mo
1 bed1 bath395 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

565 Matadero Ave APT 14, Palo Alto, CA 94306

$3,350/mo
2 bed1 bath900 sqft
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Palo Alto
Zillow

2261 Williams St #2261, Palo Alto, CA 94306

$2,245/mo
Studio1 bath302 sqft
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Zillow

4217 McKellar Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94306

$1,945/mo
Studio1 bath
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Frequently asked

How many apartments are available in Palo Alto right now?

As of July 1, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 37 apartments for rent in Palo Alto under $3,500/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours 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 $1,695/month, with an average of $2,846 and a median of $2,750/month. Prices reflect 37 active listings updated July 1, 2026.

How often are Rentomatics listings updated?

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.

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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