East Palo Alto, CA rental market
What is the average rent in East Palo Alto, CA?
Last updated July 23, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in East Palo Alto, CA is $2,991.
Average rent
$2,991
Month-over-month change
+$132
Year-over-year change
+$11
Available rentals
13
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,050 to $10,179.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 3 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $11 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,650 | $2,500 |
| Feb | $2,600 | $2,335 |
| Mar | $2,900 | $2,335 |
| Apr | $2,900 | $2,395 |
| May | $3,199 | $4,300 |
| Jun | $4,000 | $2,828 |
| Jul | $2,999 | $2,995 |
| Aug | $2,850 | No data |
| Sep | $2,495 | No data |
| Oct | $3,000 | No data |
| Nov | $3,700 | No data |
| Dec | $3,500 | No data |
Market temperature
The East Palo Alto, CA rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in East Palo Alto, CA is 49% higher than the national average.
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