Furnished studio apartment in the heart of downtown Palo Alto! One block to University Ave. cafes and shops yet peaceful and green outside. Walk or bike to Stanford, Caltrain, etc. This unit is part of a small complex with just 5 units, set in a peaceful garden courtyard. Note: there is *no full kitchen* in this studio, but a fridge, microwave and combo toaster/griddle/coffee maker are provided. (However, numerous excellent food options are minutes away in downtown Palo Alto!)
THE APARTMENT:
Furnished
Studio with natural light
Free shared laundry (shared with residents of other units in same small complex)
Utilities (Water, Gas, Electricity, Garbage, WiFi, Cable) - flat rate of $150/month
Note: *No kitchen*, but a fridge, microwave and combo toaster/griddle/coffee maker are provided
Pets allowed with additional pet deposit
THE PROPERTY:
- Small complex (5 apartments)
- Downtown Palo Alto
- Shared garden
- Gated property
- Free laundry onsite
- Storage locker
Move in requirements:
Move-in costs: First Month's Rent + First Month's Utilities + Security Deposit
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,150/moFees may apply
555 Lytton Ave, # 2, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Studio
400sqft
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
Cats, small dogs OK
Shared laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Furnished studio apartmentPeaceful garden courtyardFree laundry onsiteNatural lightGated propertyFree shared laundry
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,150+2.4%$5/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Listing removed | $2,100$5/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $2,100-19.2%$5/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,600+36.8%$7/sqft |
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| 10/19/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/9/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,900+2.7%$5/sqft |
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| 11/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/15/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,850$5/sqft |
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| 3/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/23/2020 | Listing removed | $1,850$5/sqft |
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| 11/5/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,850+5.7%$5/sqft |
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| 7/17/2020 | Listing removed | $1,750$4/sqft |
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| 7/8/2020 | Price change | $1,750-16.7%$4/sqft |
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| 5/20/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,100$5/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Downtown North
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
There are 3 available units in this apartment building







