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Union Plaza Apartments

535 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Property Summary

This apartment community offers a range of updated homes in a tree-lined setting. Residents enjoy access to a pool, clubhouse, and barbecue area for outdoor gatherings. The building features controlled access and an elevator for convenience. Select units are enhanced with floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, and modern kitchens equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The property is situated near local biking and walking trails, providing a quiet environment while remaining close to regional transit and shopping centers.

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 $2,450/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

The unit

Checked 22 hours ago

$2,450 /mo
1 bd · 1 ba · 550 ft²
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How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,450
Within 3 mi median$4,068

Source · 465 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.

Rent comparisonStrong

40% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 465 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessAverage

0.9 mi straight-line distance to San Antonio Caltrain Southbound

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1960

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Recycling
  • Grill
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Controlled Access
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Clubhouse
  • Picnic Area
  • Lounge
  • Pool

Policies & Fees

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$30
Admin fee$0
Monthly fees
Storage$0/mo
Garage parking$0/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Reviews

Reviews

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4.9
Review Summary
  • Residents consistently praise Union Plaza Apartments for its convenient location, responsive management (especially Talha), and clean, quiet environment.
  • While most residents enjoyed their experience, some noted occasional noise from neighbors.
  • 4.9 stars across 17 reviews.
A
Ari Hershowitz
a month ago
Google
Very convenient to Fletcher Middle School and Gunn High School. Clean, quiet and well-located in Palo Alto. The apartment manager, Talha, is very reliable and responsive. I moved three times within th...
B
Bernard Cobbinah
a month ago
Google
My wife and I loved calling Union Plaza apartments our home during my postdoc. The 1-bedroom apartments are surprisingly spacious, the amenities are excellent, and the overall vibe of the community is...

What's Around

  • Transit
    San Antonio Caltrain Southbound · 0.9 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Grocery Outlet · 0.7 mi
  • Dining
    108 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Juana Briones Park · 0.2 mi
  • University
    Stanford University · 2.8 mi

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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 23, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

San Antonio Caltrain Southbound is 0.9 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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