Ventura

Palo Alto, CA

Ventura - Palo Alto, CA

Area Guide

A family-friendly neighborhood in Silicon Valley

Upscale • Family-Friendly • Commuter • Great Location • University •

Located about three miles southeast of Downtown Palo Alto, Ventura is an upscale neighborhood with access to abundant amenities. This neighborhood has high-end condos, apartments, and houses available for rent tucked in quiet, palm tree-lined streets. As a Silicon Valley community, Ventura is great for tech professionals since the neighborhood is home to multiple tech companies and is also within close proximity to the offices of major industry leaders like Google, Amazon, and Yahoo. Ventura is home to a few computer repair shops, spas, gyms, small retail stores, and restaurants.

The neighborhood’s greatest allure is its excellent location. Great for families, Ventura residents have access to award-winning schools, several parks, and family-friendly activities. Ventura is within walking distance of the renowned Stanford University, and the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, Magical Bridge Playground, California’s Great America, and the Intel Museum are all less than 20 minutes away. If you’re looking for a great weekend trip destination, San Francisco is under an hour away. U.S. Highway 82 and Interstate 280 make traveling around the Bay Area a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ventura is $2,025 for a studio, $2,560 for one bedroom, $3,336 for two bedrooms, and $4,930 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ventura has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Studio
408 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,025/month

Average Rent

1 BR
668 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,560/month

Average Rent

2 BR
932 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,336/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,353 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$4,930/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

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

Some Transit

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

Biker's Paradise

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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

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

Bol Park
J. Pearce Mitchell Park
Terman Park
Gamble Garden
Rinconada Park

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Ames Research Center

Airports

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
San Francisco International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Ventura

Stanford Villa

3351-3375 Alma St,
Palo Alto, CA 94306

$2,340 - $3,535 | Studio - 2 Beds

Merrilee Terrace Apartments

443 Ventura Ave,
Palo Alto, CA 94306

$2,495 - $4,595 | 1-3 Beds

Park Plaza

195 Page Mill Rd,
Palo Alto, CA 94306

$3,000 - $6,000 | 1-3 Beds

Montage Apartments

4020 El Camino Real,
Palo Alto, CA 94306

$3,295 - $5,395 | 1-2 Beds