This one-of-a-kind top-floor Downtown Palo Alto one bedroom has a In-Unit Washer and Dryer, Parking, only one neighbor below. Additional key features include custom paint, refinished natural hardwood floors, tiled kitchen counters, large closets (two mirrored closets in the bedroom and one in the hallway), a fireplace, a 30"stainless steel gas range, dishwasher, and refrigerator in a spacious kitchen, a newer forced-air heater, and a spectacular living room with large windows, a large private balcony, and a large exterior storage garage. If you're looking for a charming apartment in the best downtown Palo Alto location then this is the place for you!
Apartment for rent
Price on Request
1 Bed / 1 Bath: Type D, 421 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1beds
780sqft
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Apartment
Available now
No pets
Hookups laundry
Garage parking
Fireplace, natural gas
What's special
Large exterior storage garageLarge private balconyRefinished natural hardwood floorsCustom paintTiled kitchen countersIn-unit washer and dryerNewer forced-air heater
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, washerDryerHookups
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- Pantry, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 780 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Downtown Palo Alto, Duplex, Lots of Closet Space, Lots of Natural Light, Near Caltrain Station, Private Yard, Spacious Rooms, Storage
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Storage
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: 421 - 425B Forest Ave
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Storage
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for rent | -- |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/24/2025 | Listed for rent | -- |
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Neighborhood: University South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi






