East Palo Alto, CA rental market
Last updated August 9, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in East Palo Alto, CA is $2,850.
$2,850
-$740
+$200
32
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $995 to $8,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 5 |
| $4,000 | 4 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 3 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $200 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,500 | $2,650 |
| Feb | $3,450 | $2,600 |
| Mar | $3,280 | $2,900 |
| Apr | $3,400 | $2,900 |
| May | $3,359 | $3,199 |
| Jun | $3,260 | $4,000 |
| Jul | $3,357 | $2,999 |
| Aug | $2,640 | $2,850 |
| Sep | $3,724 | No data |
| Oct | $2,800 | No data |
| Nov | $2,750 | No data |
| Dec | $2,650 | No data |
Market temperature
The East Palo Alto, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in East Palo Alto, CA is 36% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in East Palo Alto, CA?
The average rent in East Palo Alto, CA is $2,850.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in East Palo Alto, CA?
Houses in East Palo Alto, CA rent between $995 - $8,500 with an average rent of $2,850.
3. How has the rent in East Palo Alto, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in East Palo Alto, CA increased by $200
4. How much has the rent in East Palo Alto, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in East Palo Alto, CA decreased by $740
5. How many available rentals are there in East Palo Alto, CA?
There are currently 32 rentals available in East Palo Alto, CA.
6. How do rent prices in East Palo Alto, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in East Palo Alto, CA is $2,850 — 35.71% higher the national average of $2,100.