What is the average rent in Old Palo Alto?

The median asking rent in Old Palo Alto is $6,800/mo across 5 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Old Palo Alto?

At the 30% rule, the $6,800/mo median asking rent in Old Palo Alto takes about $272,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Old Palo Alto?

33% of Old Palo Alto's 3,711 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Old Palo Alto right now?

5 rentals are available in Old Palo Alto right now, across the 6 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Old Palo Alto cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Old Palo Alto's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Old Palo Alto, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Old Palo Alto is $6,800/mo across 5 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate) — 32% above the SF Bay Area average and 150% above the national one. 33% of the 3,711 people here rent. Fairway tracks 6 Old Palo Alto properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Old Palo Alto?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$2,950/mo	20%	1	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$6,298/mo	40%	2	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$13,950/mo	40%	2	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Old Palo Alto, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Old Palo Alto's $6,800/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Old Palo Alto

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Old Palo Alto pay in rent (Census data).

$1,000–$1,499

$2,000+

98%

Is Old Palo Alto a good place to live?

Yes: Old Palo Alto grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA+

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA+

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Old Palo Alto$6,8005A+

Leland Manor—2A+

Evergreen Park—1A+

South Gate—1A+

Professorville—2A+

Community Center$10,1004A+

Midtown$3,99528A+

Triple El—0A+

Ventura$4,91017A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Old Palo Alto.

Population3,711

Median Income$250K

White

55%

Asian

35%

Two or More

Hispanic

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Old Palo Alto get to work.

Drive Alone42%

Walk/Bike12%

Work from Home40%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Old Palo Alto.

Home Types

Single Family

87%

Townhouse

10%

Small Apt Building

Large Apt Building

Home Age

2000–Present

13%

1980–1999

11%

1960–1979

1940–1959

24%

Before 1939

44%

Renting in Old Palo Alto, explained

What is the average rent in Old Palo Alto?: The median asking rent in Old Palo Alto is $6,800/mo across 5 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Old Palo Alto a good place to live?: Yes: Old Palo Alto grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Old Palo Alto?: At the 30% rule, the $6,800/mo median asking rent in Old Palo Alto takes about $272,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Old Palo Alto?: 33% of Old Palo Alto's 3,711 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Old Palo Alto right now?: 5 rentals are available in Old Palo Alto right now, across the 6 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Old Palo Alto cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Old Palo Alto's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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