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  • University Garden Apts - Unclaimed

    861 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

    Located in Crescent Park, Palo Alto zip code 94301
    Apartment building

    Neighborhood: Crescent Park

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      From casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.
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      Rich history reflected in architecture, landmarks, and charming old-town character.
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    Set in central Palo Alto, 94301 blends historic charm (Professorville’s Craftsman homes and the landmark Stanford Theatre) with a polished, walkable downtown along University and Hamilton avenues. Expect a mild Mediterranean climate with sunny days and cool, breezy evenings, an intellectual, low‑key vibe, and an active lifestyle centered on bike-friendly streets like the Bryant Street Bicycle Boulevard and green pockets such as Eleanor Pardee, Heritage, and Rinconada parks, plus the 2.5‑acre Gamble Garden. Daily life is effortless: Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s at Town & Country Village, cafes like Coupa Cafe, Philz, and Peet’s, destination dining at Evvia, Tamarine, and Bird Dog, and fitness options including Equinox and local yoga/barre studios, with the Caltrain station and Marguerite shuttles for easy commuting. According to Zillow market trends over the past few months, the median asking rent sits around $4,800, with most listings ranging roughly from $3,200 to $7,500 per month. The neighborhood is family- and pet-friendly, with quiet streets, pocket parks, and a community-minded, tech-adjacent culture.

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    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    76 / 100
    Very Walkable
    45 / 100
    Some Transit
    87 / 100
    Very Bikeable

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of University Garden Apts?

    University Garden Apts has a walk score of 76, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of University Garden Apts?

    University Garden Apts has a transit score of 45, it has some transit.

    What schools are assigned to University Garden Apts?

    The schools assigned to University Garden Apts include Addison Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

    What neighborhood is University Garden Apts in?

    University Garden Apts is in the Crescent Park neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA.

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