Average Rent in East Palo Alto, CA (2026)
The average rent for a 1-bedroom in East Palo Alto, CA is $2,760/month based on 2026 data. Rents have changed +3.6% year-over-year based on local market data.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$2,760/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↑ +3.6%
Source: Apartment List, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rent
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Average rent in East Palo Alto, CA ranges from $2,760 to $2,760 across 1 ZIP codes.
The average 1-bedroom rent in East Palo Alto is $2,760/month based on HUD Fair Market Rent data. Year-over-year rent trends in East Palo Alto show a +3.6% change based on local market data. A rent increase above 3.6% in this area is above the local market trend.
Rent Trends in East Palo Alto
+3.7%
Rents in East Palo Alto are rising at +3.7% year-over-year.
✓ Verified trend
Market sources range from +2.4% to +4.6%
Why the range? Zillow ZORI tracks what landlords are asking for units (+2.4%), while Apartment List tracks what renters actually sign leases at (+4.6%).When signed-lease rents outpace asking rents, it typically signals strong demand and limited room to negotiate.
Sources: Apartment List, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rent
What Should Rent Cost in East Palo Alto?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in East Palo Alto typically rents for $2,350 – $2,853.
Rents above $3,281 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in East Palo Alto typically rents for $2,760 – $3,246.
Rents above $3,733 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in East Palo Alto typically rents for $3,300 – $3,791.
Rents above $4,360 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in East Palo Alto typically rents for $4,270 – $5,009.
Rents above $5,760 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in East Palo Alto typically rents for $4,510 – $5,453.
Rents above $6,271 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for East Palo Alto
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$2,350
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$2,760
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$3,300
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$4,270
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$4,510
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in East Palo Alto
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in East Palo Alto share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($2,760 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does East Palo Alto Compare?
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Data sources updated monthly. HUD benchmarks updated annually.
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Data reflects HUD FY2026 fair market rent benchmarks and market data from Apartment List and Zillow. Actual rents vary by unit condition, building type, and lease terms. This is general market information, not legal or financial advice.