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Tan Plaza Apartments

580 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Property Summary

This seven-story high-rise community, built in 1965, offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartments overlooking Silicon Valley. Residents have access to a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, and a ninth-floor clubhouse that provides panoramic city and mountain views. The community is pet-friendly and features controlled access with night patrol for added peace of mind. Select units include private balconies or patios, in-unit washers and dryers, and upgraded kitchen finishes. Furnished units are available, and the property is located within the Palo Alto Unified School District.

Renter brief

At the source check, 19 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $5,645/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 9, 2026

Three things to know

7% higher than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi

$5,645 to start, vs a median of $5,260 (within 3 mi).

Source · 369 active 2-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 Sep 24, 2026

Parking is charged separately

The listed monthly charge is $150/mo on top of rent.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Available units

Checked 2 weeks ago

  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 ft² · Unit 104
    Available Oct 19
    $5,645/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,107 ft² · Unit 506
    Available Sep 29
    $5,800/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,174 ft² · Unit 504
    Available Oct 7
    $5,950/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 ft² · Unit 505
    Available Sep 26
    $6,335/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 972 ft²
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  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 854 ft²
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  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 972 ft²
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  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,107 ft²
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How the rent compares

This building, 2 bd$5,645
Within 3 mi median$5,260

Source · 369 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.

Rent comparisonBelow average

7% higher than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 369 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessAverage

1.0 mi straight-line distance to San Antonio Caltrain Southbound

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1965

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

ParkingExtra cost

Priced separately at $150/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Picnic Area
  • Pool

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$50
Holding deposit$200
Monthly fees
Garage parking$150/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents appreciate the apartment's space, location, and the helpfulness of property manager Charlie.
  • However, several residents express frustration with the management's responsiveness to maintenance requests and amenity issues, such as the broken BBQ and limited gym equipment.
  • Some also feel the management lacks empathy.
  • 4.0 stars across 42 reviews.
C
China Infotainment
2 months ago
Google
I gave up sending the feedback, as I never have pleasant solution from the management team.example : swimming pool is too cold for kids swimming even in summer which many neighbors complained, manage...
S
Samuel Cyr
a year ago
Google
Update-- It's fixed now 🙏 they removed it entirely Update-- Been here 5 months now and the front entrance is still broken. It's been taken down by an Amazon driver, then it took them 3 months to fix...

What's Around

  • Transit
    San Antonio Caltrain Southbound · 1.0 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Grocery Outlet · 0.7 mi
  • Dining
    97 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Juana Briones Park · 0.1 mi
  • University
    Stanford University · 2.8 mi

Nearby Schools

Questions renters ask about this building

Is parking included in the rent?

No — the fee schedule lists parking separately at $150/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 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 Sep 24, 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 Sep 24, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

San Antonio Caltrain Southbound is 1.0 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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