Ananda Community is a 72-unit garden apartment on 5 acres of natural surroundings. There is a feeling of peace and natural beauty that is rarely found in traditional apartment settings.
What you'll find:
- Large, landscaped complex with unusual areas of open space; unique in the Bay Area
- A friendly, stable community where residents tend to know each other
- VERY large, central, grassy courtyard with beautiful tall shade trees
- Swimming pool, solar heated in summer
- Orchard and community garden
- Safe, walkable, residential neighborhood
- Easy walking, biking, or short drives to extensive shopping nearby: Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Walmart, Safeway, and more
- San Antonio Caltrain station nearby
- Bike routes nearby
- Conveniently close to El Camino, 101, 280, Stanford, and many tech companies
- Los Altos and Mountain View school districts
Truth-in-advertising: This is an older apartment building (1960s) without amenities like dishwashers, AC, or EV chargers. But it's lovingly maintained, and we think more enjoyable to live in than more modern construction. You be the judge.
Types of units here:
- STUDIOS with large covered decks and views (upstairs). Unusually large layouts and closet space, including a separate small bedroom or office
- JUNIOR 1BR (downstairs) with private patios, large living rooms, and small bedrooms that can accommodate up to a queen bed.
- LARGE 1BR (downstairs) with private patios
- LARGE 1BR (upstairs) with large covered decks and views
- TOWNHOUSES (2-story, 2-bedrooms) with open floor plans downstairs, large private patios. Bathroom, and one large and one smaller bedroom upstairs
Ananda Community has been in existence in Mountain View since 1989. Many of the residents are part of Ananda, a spiritual center based on the yoga and meditation teachings of Yogananda. The property has a peaceful feeling. Anyone may live here; all are welcome.
Year-long lease minimum. Residents are responsible for their unit's gas, electric and internet.
Apartment for rent
$2,500/mo
240 Monroe Dr #7BDA795AB, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio
405sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats OK
-- A/C
Shared laundry
Covered parking
Natural gas
What's special
Swimming poolSolar heated in summerPrivate patiosBeautiful tall shade treesOrchard and community gardenOpen floor plans
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Consider a first-time homebuyer savings account designed to grow your down payment with up to a 6% match & 3.83% APY.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Freezer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Large Closets, Storage, View
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 405 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Flooring: Laminate, Flooring: Wood, Garbage included in rent, Garden, Gas not included in rent, Gazebo, Heating: Gas, Hot water included in rent, Internet not included in rent, Lawn, On-Site Management, One Year Lease, Online Maintenance Portal, Online Rent Payment, Picnic Area, Sewage included in rent, View Type: Park, View Type: Views of shade trees, filtered western light, View Type: Wooded, Water included in rent
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park View
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water
Building
Details
- Building name: Ananda Community
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground, Pool
HOA
- Amenities included: Pool
Location
- Region: Mountain View
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: One Year Lease
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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9/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500$6/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
7/17/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500$6/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
7/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500$6/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals |