- Flexible lease duration 6 months or 12 months or longer.
- Top Palo Alto schools (public schools El Carmelo elementary, JLS middle, Gunn High).
- Walking distance to Fair Meadow, El Carmelo, Herbert Hoover Elementary school and JLS middle
- Walking distance to Mitchell Park, Grocery outlet. few minutes driving to downtown, Cubberley community center, Stanford shopping center, Stanford University, Stanford Hospitals, Googleplex, HP, and many Palo Alto companies
- 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms: 1 bedroom with bathroom with shower and walk-in closet and has 2 skylights so can also be used as office, 1 large bedroom (was designed / added few years ago with permit as master bedroom without bathroom) with large closet. 1 full bathroom with bathtub (new sink, new toilet, new skylight in bathroom installed), 2 cars carport tandem parking.
- 1029.6 sq ft living area, ~3100 sq ft of plot size for rent
- Large living room with 2 skylights.
- Laundry within house
- Small storage room and Carport in front (two cars tandem parking spots)
- Lemon and apple trees in backyard (roses and flowers plants). Paved concrete for sitting area. Three areas where playing with kids or sitting in yard and garden is possible.
- Just Renovated. New Floors installed, Newly painted interior and exterior, new lighting, new kitchen cooking appliances, new master bathroom (except existing bathtub)
- Kitchen includes garbage disposal, stainless steel new range (oven and stove range), new stainless steel large microwave with hood. Refrigerator with water and ice dispenser.
- Small cat or dog at separate deposit and additional monthly cost will be considered.
- Tenant meeting basic qualification criteria (credit score and income) is must before tour. Rest open to negotiation
- Tenants pay utilities
Tenant pays utilities.
Tenant pays 1 month security deposit. We will consider flexible lease duration.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$5,600/mo
Fees may apply
3271 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
3beds
1,029sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|
Single family residence
Available Sat Aug 1 2026
Cats, small dogs OK
In unit laundry
Carport parking
What's special
New lightingNew floors installedKitchen includes garbage disposalLaundry within houseNew kitchen cooking appliancesSmall storage room
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,029 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Cement / Concrete, Composition, Garbage included in rent, Shingle, Stucco
Details
- Parcel number: 13227077
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,600+14.6%$5/sqft |
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| 12/6/2025 | Listing removed | $4,888$5/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $4,888-2.2%$5/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,000+11.1%$5/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $1,788,888-1.7%$1,738/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Price change | $1,820,000-4.7%$1,769/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,910,000-3.9%$1,856/sqft |
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| 3/24/2025 | Listing removed | $1,988,111$1,932/sqft |
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| 3/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,988,111$1,932/sqft |
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| 3/4/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,988,111+1503.3%$1,932/sqft |
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| 11/23/2024 | Listing removed | $4,500$4/sqft |
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| 11/14/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,500$4/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listing removed | $4,500$4/sqft |
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| 9/18/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,500+4.7%$4/sqft |
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| 7/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/27/2023 | Price change | $4,298-4.4%$4/sqft |
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| 6/16/2023 | Price change | $4,498-9.1%$4/sqft |
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| 5/24/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,950+23.8%$5/sqft |
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| 5/19/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/9/2022 | Price change | $3,997-2.5%$4/sqft |
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| 5/2/2022 | Price change | $4,100-6.8%$4/sqft |
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| 4/28/2022 | Price change | $4,397-6.4%$4/sqft |
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| 4/18/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,697$5/sqft |
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| 12/30/2011 | Sold | $124,000-79.7%$121/sqft |
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| 8/7/2007 | Sold | $611,000+1.8%$594/sqft |
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| 10/21/2005 | Sold | $600,000$583/sqft |
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Neighborhood: South of Midtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10El Carmelo Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Henry M. Gunn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi







