501A Palmer Ln
501A Palmer Ln, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Property Summary
This charming, updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers a private garden setting on the border of Atherton and Menlo Park. The home features a sun-filled living room, a dollhouse-style dining room, and a versatile bonus room suitable for a home office or studio. Residents enjoy a private entrance, in-unit laundry, and off-street parking. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, including a dishwasher and microwave. Situated near Stanford University and major technology companies, this home provides a peaceful, independent living environment with a beautifully landscaped yard.
Renter brief
At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $4,495/mo.
Source · Zillow · checked Sep 23, 2026
The unit
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How the rent compares
Source · 350 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Amenities
- Garden
Policies & Fees
Source · Zillow · checked Aug 23, 2026
What's Around
- TransitMenlo Park Caltrain Southbound · 1.3 mi straight-line
- GroceriesMichoacan Produce Market · 0.5 mi
- Dining61 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksTeague Hill Open Space Preserve · 0.2 mi
- UniversityStanford University · 3.3 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (1)
Middle Schools (1)
Questions renters ask about this building
What deposit should I expect?
The security deposit is $4,700.
Source · Zillow · checked Aug 23, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound is 1.3 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates