Beautiful Menlo Park Cottage Easy Bike Ride to Stanford
An ideal home for Stanford faculty, staff, postdocs, visiting scholars, or graduate
This is a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath vintage cottage, located in a quiet Menlo Park neighborhood just a 15 25 minute bike ride from Stanford. With downtown Menlo Park, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and everyday essentials all within walking distance.
Convenient 15-25 minute bike commute to Stanford - Close to downtown Menlo Park and major grocery stores
Quiet residential setting for comfortable living and studying
Spacious private yard for relaxing or entertaining
Two bedrooms, ideal for a home office, roommate, or visiting family
One dedicated parking space
Stacked washer and dryer
Furnishings included: tables, chairs, coffee table, desks, and dresser
Walk to Trader Joe's, Safeway, Draeger's, coffee shops, restaurants, and downtown
Easy access to the broader Stanford and Silicon Valley communities
Rent: $4,000/month
Security deposit: $1,500
Lease: 1 year or longer
Move-in: Flexible, approximately September 28 - October 1
Tenant pays: Electricity and cable/internet
Management pays: Water, sewer, garbage, and landscaping
No pets. No smoking.
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a character-filled home with a convenient bike commute to Stanford, downtown Menlo Park, downtown Palo Alto and everything you need close at hand. It is especially well suited for Stanford faculty, staff, postdocs, visiting scholars, and graduate students seeking a comfortable, well-located long-term rental.
This is a 1 year lease or more.
Tenant pays - gas and electric/ internet
Management covers- sewage and water/ garbage/ landscaping
1 off street parking space available.
No smoking
Apartment for rent
$4,000/moFees may apply
Menlo Park, CA 94025
2beds
950sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|
Apartment
Available Thu Oct 1 2026
No pets
In unit laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Quiet menlo park neighborhoodOne dedicated parking spaceStacked washer and dryer
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Menlo Park
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,000$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Downtown Menlo Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Oak Knoll Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Hillview Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Menlo-Atherton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi




