Downtown Palo Alto 1-Bedroom Apartment with Private Balcony. Walk to Stanford, Caltrain, University Avenue

Charming one-bedroom apartment available August 1 in a classic Palo Alto building on quiet, tree-lined Emerson Street. This bright and inviting apartment combines vintage character with an exceptional downtown location, just two blocks from University Avenue and within easy walking and biking distance of Stanford University, Stanford Hospital, and Caltrain.

The apartment features hardwood floors, large windows that provide abundant natural light, a separate bedroom, private kitchen and bathroom, generous closet space, and a private balcony overlooking a quiet residential neighborhood. The building offers the character and charm that are increasingly difficult to find in newer apartment developments.

Residents enjoy complimentary on-site laundry, outdoor bicycle parking, and access to a shared backyard garden area with mature landscaping. The property provides a quiet and respectful living environment and is particularly well suited for Stanford affiliates, researchers, graduate students, medical professionals, and other working professionals. Many current residents are affiliated with Stanford University and Stanford Medicine.

Enjoy being just steps from downtown Palo Alto's restaurants, cafés, bookstores, shopping, and entertainment while living on one of the area's most desirable residential streets.

Available August 1, 2026.

Rent is $3,350 per month for single occupancy. Rates are higher for double occupancy and for lease terms shorter than one year.

No smoking. No pets. Utilities and internet billed separately.

When replying, please include a brief introduction about yourself, your employment or academic affiliation, desired move-in date, preferred lease term, and the number of occupants.