Conveniently located between San Francisco on the north and Palo Alto on the south.
Menlo Park is a tree-lined town with a total population of about 32,000
Last updated December 21 2024 at 3:36 AM
Menlo Park Apartment Renter's Guide
Menlo Park Apartment Renter's Guide
Overview
Population: 34,698
Population Density: 3,465.7 people/sq mile
What locals are saying
Conveniently located between San Francisco on the north and Palo Alto on the south.
Menlo Park is a tree-lined town with a total population of about 32,000. Interested in this 17.4 square mile town? Let’s find you a new crib.
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Finding a House
When Should You Start Looking?
With a vacancy rate of 5.7 percent, Menlo Park has lots of rentals available. Just to make sure you have ample time to hunt for a great apartment, give it at least a month.
Which Documents Do You Need?
To make applying as smooth as possible, gather the basic paperwork and then some. Include a photo ID, references, proof of income, employment verification, and for good measure, your pet’s record.
Menlo Park, CA Neighborhoods
There's never a shortage of quality homes in this part of California. There are ten various neighborhoods, so be sure to check out them out!
The Menlo Park Lifestyle
Menlo Park didn’t make it to CNN’s list of “Best Places to Live” for nothing.
Menlo Park Crime
Overall Crime
Below Average
Overall crime in Menlo Park is below average in comparison to the national average.
Violent Crime
Below Average
The level of violent crime in Menlo Park is below average compared to the national average violent crime rate.
Property Crime
Below Average
The level of property crime in Menlo Park is below average compared to the national average property crime rate.
Top Schools in Menlo Park
Elementary Schools
9 /10
Oak Knoll Elementary School
PublicK-5
PublicK-5651 Students
7 Reviews
651Students
7 Reviews
8 /10
La Entrada Middle School
Public4-8
Public4-8745 Students
20 Reviews
745Students
20 Reviews
2 /10
Belle Haven Elementary School
PublicK-8
PublicK-8368 Students
5 Reviews
368Students
5 Reviews
Middle Schools
8 /10
La Entrada Middle School
Public4-8
Public4-8745 Students
20 Reviews
745Students
20 Reviews
8 /10
Hillview Middle School
Public6-8
Public6-8968 Students
18 Reviews
968Students
18 Reviews
2 /10
Belle Haven Elementary School
PublicK-8
PublicK-8368 Students
5 Reviews
368Students
5 Reviews
High Schools
7 /10
Menlo-Atherton High School
Public9-12
Public9-122,498 Students
13 Reviews
2,498Students
13 Reviews
Start Your Apartment Search
How many bedrooms are you looking for?
Check out 126 verified apartments for rent in Menlo Park, CA with rents starting as low as $2,800. Prices shown are base rent prices and may not include non-optional fees and utilities.
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Sharon Green
350 Sharon Park Drive, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 383-3912
$5,132+
Rent Savings
15 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel + more
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Vasara
110 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park CA 94025 (415) 943-4428
$3,245+
Rent Savings
76 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, Gym, Pool, Air conditioning + more
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Everything you need to know
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Lume
172 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 668-2823
$3,105+
Rent Savings
227 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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Springline Menlo Park
550 Oak Grove, Menlo Park CA 94025 (510) 683-5770
$4,973+
3 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Putting green, Golf room, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher + more
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Realm Apartments
1545 San Antonio St, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 535-8373
$7,275
Rent Savings
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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Elan Menlo Park
3645 Haven Ave, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 204-4510
$3,004+
Rent Savings
13 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
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2327 Warner Range Ave
2327 Warner Range Avenue, Menlo Park CA 94025 (408) 356-6893
$12,500
1 unit available
5 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage + more
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Beautiful Felton Garbles Neighborhood
224 Encinal Avenue, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 456-9347
$10,500
1 unit available
4 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Garage, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, and Hot tub
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Spacious Condo in Menlo Park available now!
445 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 847-3800
$4,300
1 unit available
2 bed • 3 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Carport, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more
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Stunning 4-Bedroom Home with Spacious Yard in Prime Menlo Park Location
805 Olive Street, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 847-3800
$10,000
1 unit available
4 bed
Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated, Walk in closets, and Carpet
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Welcome to Your Dream Home: Nature and Beauty at your Doorstep
1318 University Drive, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 834-1381
$8,750
1 unit available
4 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage, Walk in closets + more
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Spacious 5-Bedroom Home with Pool at 31 Willow Rd, Menlo Park
31 Willow Road, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 401-2295
$8,400
1 unit available
5 bed
Dishwasher, Pool, Playground, Microwave, Oven, and Refrigerator
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Fully Furnished Short Term Rental (March 7 to June 28, 2025) By Downtown Menlo Park!
1030 College Avenue, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 331-1515
$7,250
1 unit available
3 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Parking, Walk in closets + more
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Modern 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Home w/ Rooftop Deck; Garage w/ EV Outlet
735 Bay Road, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 860-4304
$4,295
1 unit available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage, Stainless steel + more
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135 OConnor Street
135 O' Connor Street, Menlo Park CA 94025 (669) 291-2289
$10,995
1 unit available
4 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Air conditioning, Microwave + more
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1053 Oakland AVE
1053 Oakland Avenue, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 462-1111
$5,100
1 unit available
3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage, and Fireplace
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901 Fremont #1 ST
901 Fremont Street, Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 543-7740
$2,800
1 unit available
1 bed
Hardwood floors, Garage, and Recently renovated
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Stanford Garden
1735 Woodland Avenue, East Palo Alto CA 94303 (650) 420-1176
$1,995+
2 units available
Studio • 1 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Cats allowed, Parking, Pool + more
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Avenue Two
1107 Second Avenue, Redwood City CA 94063 (650) 679-7702
$2,425+
5 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
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The Marc Palo Alto
501 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto CA 94301 (650) 620-7641
$4,555+
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, 24hr maintenance, Carport, Gym + more
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Mia
535 Everett Avenue, Palo Alto CA 94301 (856) 391-0285
$3,246+
5 units available
Studio • 1 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more
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Woodland Park
5 Newell Road, East Palo Alto CA 94303 (650) 562-6984
$1,650+
Rent Savings
70 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
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Single Story Townhouse
1933 Cooley Avenue, East Palo Alto CA 94303 (925) 259-3939
$2,600
1 unit available
1 bed
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more
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Searching for an apartment for rent in Menlo Park, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 126 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Menlo Park. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!
The average rent in Menlo Park is $3,288 for a studio, $3,711 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $5,535 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Menlo Park, the average rent is $3,288 for a studio, $3,711 for a 1-bedroom, $5,535 for a 2-bedroom, and $6,746 for a 3-bedroom.
You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Menlo Park by using the cheap apartments filter.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Menlo Park apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Menlo Park.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Menlo Park. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include University of California-Hastings College of Law, California Institute of Integral Studies, College of Alameda, University of California-San Francisco, California College of the Arts, and Ohlone College.