Palo Alto, CA rental market
Last updated August 13, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Palo Alto, CA is $4,299.
$4,299
-$201
+$638
205
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,175 to $22,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 6 |
| $2,400 | 6 |
| $2,500 | 4 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 7 |
| $2,900 | 13 |
| $3,000 | 9 |
| $3,100 | 7 |
| $3,200 | 11 |
| $3,300 | 7 |
| $3,400 | 6 |
| $3,500 | 6 |
| $3,600 | 11 |
| $3,700 | 6 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 6 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 6 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 9 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 7 |
| $4,900 | 7 |
| $5,000+ | 77 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $638 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,550 | $3,463 |
| Feb | $3,476 | $3,595 |
| Mar | $3,262 | $3,888 |
| Apr | $3,195 | $3,726 |
| May | $3,250 | $4,050 |
| Jun | $4,575 | $4,750 |
| Jul | $4,100 | $4,298 |
| Aug | $3,900 | $4,000 |
| Sep | $3,850 | No data |
| Oct | $4,400 | No data |
| Nov | $3,850 | No data |
| Dec | $3,795 | No data |
Market temperature
The Palo Alto, CA rental market temperature is COOL. 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 Palo Alto, CA is 105% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Palo Alto, CA?
The average rent in Palo Alto, CA is $4,299.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Palo Alto, CA?
Houses in Palo Alto, CA rent between $1,175 - $22,000 with an average rent of $4,299.
3. How has the rent in Palo Alto, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Palo Alto, CA increased by $638
4. How much has the rent in Palo Alto, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Palo Alto, CA decreased by $201
5. How many available rentals are there in Palo Alto, CA?
There are currently 205 rentals available in Palo Alto, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Palo Alto, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Palo Alto, CA is $4,299 — 104.71% higher the national average of $2,100.