The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)
1981 Montecito Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043
Property Summary
The Laurel at Mountain View is an age-qualified 55+ apartment community currently undergoing renovations to enhance the resident experience. The property features a variety of shared amenities, including a pool, fitness center, sauna, and library. Residents can enjoy social activities in the recreation room or theater room, and take advantage of the courtyard and picnic areas. The community is pet-friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs without breed restrictions. Units are available with 9 to 12-month lease terms, and select homes offer features such as balconies, kitchenettes, and walk-in tubs.
Renter brief
At the source check, 3 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,300/mo.
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
Three things to know
40% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$2,300 to start, vs a median of $3,838 (within 3 mi).
Source · 546 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
San Antonio Caltrain Southbound is 0.8 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 17 hours ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 456 ft² · Unit 256Available Now$2,300/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 544 ft² · Unit 118Available Now$2,400/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 456 ft² · Unit 141Available Now$2,650/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 546 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
40% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 546 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.8 mi straight-line distance to San Antonio Caltrain Southbound
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1975
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Laundry Facilities
- Pet Friendly
- Library
- Fitness Center
- Picnic Area
- Lounge
- Sauna
- Pool
- Recreation Room
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the friendly staff, renovated facilities, and community atmosphere.
- However, several residents report issues with maintenance response times and the functionality of the elevator.
- Food quality is also a concern.
- 3.8 stars across 10 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitSan Antonio Caltrain Southbound · 0.8 mi straight-line
- GroceriesLa Plaza Market · 0.3 mi
- Dining89 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksRex Manor Park · 0.3 mi
- UniversityStanford University · 4.5 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (3)
Middle Schools (1)
Questions renters ask about this building
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
San Antonio Caltrain Southbound is 0.8 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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