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Merrilee Terrace Apartments

443 Ventura Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Property Summary

This apartment community offers units featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and luxury vinyl plank flooring. Residents have access to shared amenities including a pool, bicycle storage, and on-site laundry facilities. The property is located in a walkable neighborhood with nearby access to public transit and local services. Each unit includes a dishwasher, disposal, and range, with select floor plans offering a private balcony or dedicated office space. The community maintains a smoke-free environment and provides parking at no additional monthly cost.

Renter brief

At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,995/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

The unit

Checked in the last hour

$3,995 /mo
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 ft² · Unit V1
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How the rent compares

This building, 2 bd$3,995
Within 3 mi median$5,270

Source · 381 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 comparisonStrong

24% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 381 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessAverage

1.1 mi straight-line distance to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1968

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Recycling
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Pool

Policies & Fees

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$50
Monthly fees
Garage parking$0/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents rave about the responsive property managers, Anne and Dave, and the spacious, well-maintained units.
  • The convenient location and quiet atmosphere are also highly praised.
  • However, some units are outdated, and several residents mention noise from upstairs neighbors due to thin floors.
  • The pool is also often cold.
T
Tirth Patel
6 months ago
Google
The managers of this apartment are very kind and helpful. They are quick with resolving service requests and the apartments are also spacious and well maintained! The area is also very safe. Highly re...
C
Calico Dx
10 months ago
Google
This was an awesome place to live. I was a Stanford grad student and lived here from 2023-2024. It's a super pleasant commute to campus (about 20 minutes by bike), and they have bike storage. The apar...

What's Around

  • Transit
    California Avenue Caltrain Southbound · 1.1 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Grocery Outlet · 0.3 mi
  • Dining
    53 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Boulware Park · 0.4 mi
  • University
    Stanford University · 2.3 mi

Nearby Schools

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 24, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

California Avenue Caltrain Southbound is 1.1 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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