Los Altos

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Los Altos, CA

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Upscale suburban community on the outer edge of the South Bay Area.

Suburb Commuter Upscale Schools Safe Family-Friendly

Los Altos likes to strike a balance between the urbanized atmosphere of the Bay Area and the more rural environment of the wide-open spaces bordering the city’s southwest side. While it is mainly a residential community, the downtown area surrounding Main Street is a walkable shopping and dining district with tree-lined streets and several public parks nearby. The crime rate is quite low and the local schools are among the highest-performing in the state. Palo Alto is right next door and San Jose just a few minutes down the road, giving Los Altos residents convenient access to Silicon Valley’s greatest amenities.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Los Altos, CA is $2,179 for a studio, $2,722 for one bedroom, $3,422 for two bedrooms, and $4,560 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Los Altos has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,722/month
774 Sq Ft
House
$7,434/month
2,006 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,199/month
977 Sq Ft
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Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

88

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Covington Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

441 Students

9
out of 10

Montclaire Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

382 Students

9
out of 10

Santa Rita Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

385 Students

8
out of 10

Almond Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

353 Students

8
out of 10

Loyola Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

334 Students

8
out of 10

Ardis G. Egan Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

497 Students

8
out of 10

Georgina P. Blach Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

416 Students

8
out of 10

Los Altos High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,141 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Redwood Grove
  • Foothill College Observatory
  • Deer Hollow Farm
  • Terman Park
  • Rancho San Antonio County Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
  • San Francisco International

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