Southwood Apartments
2850 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Property Summary
Located in Palo Alto, this three-story apartment community offers one and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents have access to shared amenities including a pool, fitness center, basketball court, and spa. The community is pet-friendly and provides on-site management and maintenance. Individual homes feature a variety of finishes, such as quartz or granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, with select units including private balconies or patios and in-unit laundry. The property is situated in a neighborhood with high walkability.
Renter brief
At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,525/mo.
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
Three things to know
13% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$3,525 to start, vs a median of $4,070 (within 3 mi).
Source · 453 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 19, 2026
California Avenue Caltrain Southbound is 0.8 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
The unit
Checked 21 hours ago
How the rent compares
Source · 453 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.
13% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 453 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.8 mi straight-line distance to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1985
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 19, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 19, 2026
On-site parking listed
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Hot Tub
- Recycling
- Playground
- Grill
- Basketball Court
- Laundry Facilities
- Package Service
- Maintenance On Site
- Spa
- Bicycle Storage
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Smoke Free
- Reserved Parking
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 19, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the improvements to the community, especially the landscaping and responsive management under the new team.
- However, several residents report issues with unresponsive management, ongoing construction, and high water bills.
- The onsite manager, Julian, is also criticized for being disrespectful.
- 3.8 stars across 39 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitCalifornia Avenue Caltrain Southbound · 0.8 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSafeway · 0.1 mi
- Dining67 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksHoover Dog Park · 0.2 mi
- UniversityStanford University · 2.3 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (4)
Middle Schools (1)
Questions renters ask about this building
Is parking included in the rent?
On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
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 19, 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 19, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
California Avenue 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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