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Magnolia Plaza

630 Baden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Property Summary

This senior community for residents 62 and older offers a blend of historic charm and modern convenience. The property features Northern Italian Renaissance architecture, with a repurposed historic school building serving as the lobby. Residents enjoy access to a swimming pool, fitness center, and clubhouse, along with landscaped garden walkways. Located in South San Francisco, the community is within walking distance of local shopping and dining, and provides proximity to public transportation and major freeways. Select homes include walk-in closets and well-equipped kitchens with dishwashers and disposals.

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 $1,905/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Three things to know

48% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

$1,905 to start, vs a median of $3,670 (within 3 mi).

Source · 209 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 Sep 24, 2026

South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound is 0.9 mi away

This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

The unit

Checked 7 hours ago

$1,905 /mo
1 bd · 1 ba · 560 ft²
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How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$1,905
Within 3 mi median$3,670

Source · 209 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Lounge

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$25

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Reviews

Review Summary
  • While some residents may have had positive experiences, the reviews highlight significant concerns.
  • Complaints include a decline in services, safety issues, and a new overseer accused of mistreating residents.
  • The elevator's unreliability is also a major issue.
  • 3.2 stars across 5 reviews.
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Becky Braunworth
5 years ago
Google
When I moved my grandma in here about 18 years ago it was great! Beautiful building, comfortable & safe (help pulls & buttons), wonderful gardens & community room & nice periodic events & caring staff...
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Yuffita
7 years ago
Google
Please be careful for this over seer named Don. I came to stop by my mothers and make sure her meds were in order and i happened to have the privledge and meet this new guy that is gun hoe on taking a...

What's Around

  • Transit
    South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound · 0.9 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    RR · 0.3 mi
  • Dining
    132 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Orange Park, South San Francisco, California · 0.3 mi
  • University
    San Francisco State University · 5.7 mi

Nearby Schools

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 Sep 24, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound is 0.9 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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