North Los Altos

Los Altos, CA

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North Los Altos - Los Altos, CA

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The commercial heart of this suburban enclave

Suburban Scenic Lush Mountain Views Peaceful Convenient

North Los Altos contains the city’s vibrant commercial centers. The many shops and eateries of Main Street are in the southern portion of North Los Altos, while the diverse restaurants and cafes of San Antonio Road are in the northern stretches near San Antonio Center.

Outside of these commercial areas, North Los Altos is predominantly residential, offering an array of apartments available for rent along tree-lined avenues. Many of the rentals in North Los Altos feature stunning mountain views, as well as close proximity to Mountain View, Foothill College, Stanford University, and Palo Alto. Getting around from North Los Altos is simple with access to El Camino Real, Interstate 280, and San Antonio Station.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in North Los Altos is $2,183 for a studio, $2,855 for one bedroom, $3,273 for two bedrooms, and $4,571 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Los Altos has decreased by -5.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 339 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,183/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 639 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,855/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 834 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,273/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,109 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,571/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

87

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

33

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

93

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Redwood Grove
  • Terman Park
  • Esther Clark Nature Preserve
  • Bol Park
  • Foothill College Observatory

Military Bases

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.