Mayfield Manor
408 Grant Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Property Summary
Located in the Evergreen Park neighborhood, this four-story building offers updated studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy views of redwoods and the Stanford skyline. The building features elevator service, controlled access, and convenient garbage chutes on every floor. Each unit includes an assigned covered parking space in the underground garage. The location is two blocks south of California Avenue, providing proximity to public transportation, including the Caltrain station and Google shuttle, as well as local parks.
Renter brief
At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,095/mo.
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
Available units
Checked 15 hours ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 720 ft² · Unit 104Available Sep 24$3,095/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 720 ft² · Unit 403Available Sep 24$3,195/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 340 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 23, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
11% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 340 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 23, 2026
0.3 mi straight-line distance to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
On-site parking listed
Source · Zillow · checked Aug 27, 2026
Amenities
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
- Gated
- Parking
- Gated Community
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the natural light and shade provided by the building's orientation and trees.
- However, the building's age results in significant issues with temperature control due to poor insulation and inefficient heating.
- Several residents also mention the lack of cooling and air filtration.
- 2.5 stars across 4 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitCalifornia Avenue Caltrain Southbound · 0.3 mi straight-line
- GroceriesCountry Sun Natural Foods · 0.1 mi
- Dining112 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksSarah Wallis Park · 0.0 mi
- UniversityStanford University · 1.5 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (4)
Middle Schools (1)
Questions renters ask about this building
Is parking included in the rent?
On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.
Source · Zillow · checked Aug 27, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
California Avenue Caltrain Southbound is 0.3 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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