Average Rent in East Palo Alto, CA
1 apartment buildings, 131 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$2,498/mo
median $2,650
market average
Cheapest
$1,985/mo
Woodland Park
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
131
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in East Palo Alto, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
East Palo Alto, CA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodland Park 45 Newell Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA | $1,985 | $2,498 | $4.67/ft² | 3.5 (259) | 131 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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East Palo Alto, CA neighborhoods
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East Palo Alto, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in East Palo Alto, CA is $2,498 per month, based on 131 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,985 at Woodland Park to $3,465 at Woodland Park.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,023/mo | $1,985/mo | 43 |
| 1 Bed | $2,664/mo | $2,635/mo | 79 |
| 2 Bed | $3,312/mo | $3,250/mo | 9 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in East Palo Alto, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in East Palo Alto, CA averages $2,664/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,312/mo. At the local median household income of $104,832, that works out to 29% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in East Palo Alto, CA at $2,209/mo. The current tracked market average runs 13% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in East Palo Alto, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Palo Alto, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$100,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,498/mo.
Comfortable income
$120,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,985/mo), you need to earn at least $79,000/year.
Median household income in East Palo Alto, CA is $104,832 , about 13% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in East Palo Alto, CA
Overall prices in East Palo Alto, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by East Palo Alto, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,498 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $8,634/mo |
Population
29,143
Median household income
$104,832
Census median rent
$2,209/mo
Census rent burden
38.8%
Median age
34.2
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How East Palo Alto, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs East Palo Alto, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,096 | +24% | -1.3% | 51 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,422 | +37% | -3% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,870 | +15% | -0.4% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,526 | +1% | +1.4% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,268 | -9% | 0% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,352 | -6% | +1% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Palo Alto, CA?
The average rent in East Palo Alto, CA is $2,498 per month, based on 131 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in East Palo Alto, CA?
The median asking rent in East Palo Alto, CA is $2,650 per month, computed from 131 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,498/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in East Palo Alto, CA?
The lowest available rent in East Palo Alto, CA starts at $1,985 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in East Palo Alto, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in East Palo Alto, CA average $2,664/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,635/mo across 79 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in East Palo Alto, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in East Palo Alto, CA average $3,312/mo. Units start from $3,250/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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