Ventura

Palo Alto, CA

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Ventura - Palo Alto, CA

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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, $2,563 for one bedroom, $3,336 for two bedrooms, and $4,930 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ventura has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 408 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,025/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 668 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,563/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

84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

43

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

99

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

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

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.