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 · 210 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 5 hours ago
How the rent compares
Source · 210 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
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- 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.
What's Around
- TransitSouth San Francisco Caltrain Northbound · 0.9 mi straight-line
- GroceriesRR · 0.3 mi
- Dining132 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksOrange Park, South San Francisco, California · 0.3 mi
- UniversitySan Francisco State University · 5.7 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (1)
Middle Schools (1)
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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