Merrilee Terrace Apartments
443 Ventura Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Property Summary
This apartment community offers units featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and luxury vinyl plank flooring. Residents have access to shared amenities including a pool, bicycle storage, and on-site laundry facilities. The property is located in a walkable neighborhood with nearby access to public transit and local services. Each unit includes a dishwasher, disposal, and range, with select floor plans offering a private balcony or dedicated office space. The community maintains a smoke-free environment and provides parking at no additional monthly cost.
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 $3,995/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
The unit
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How the rent compares
Source · 381 active 2-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.
24% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 381 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
1.1 mi straight-line distance to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1968
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Recycling
- Laundry Facilities
- Bicycle Storage
- Pool
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents rave about the responsive property managers, Anne and Dave, and the spacious, well-maintained units.
- The convenient location and quiet atmosphere are also highly praised.
- However, some units are outdated, and several residents mention noise from upstairs neighbors due to thin floors.
- The pool is also often cold.
What's Around
- TransitCalifornia Avenue Caltrain Southbound · 1.1 mi straight-line
- GroceriesGrocery Outlet · 0.3 mi
- Dining53 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksBoulware Park · 0.4 mi
- UniversityStanford University · 2.3 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (4)
Questions renters ask about this building
Is there in-unit laundry?
The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
California Avenue Caltrain Southbound is 1.1 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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