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$3,750 / Month

581 University Ave

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Los Altos, CA 94022

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    1

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    1

  • Square Feet

    400 sq ft

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    Available Oct 1

581 University Ave
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$3,750 deposit, Available Oct 1

Stand Alone Cottage w/ Private entry & Patio! Available for short/long term monthly lease! Convenient and beautiful location, 5 min walk to downtown Los Altos. Modern Cottage in Downtown Los Altos. Available for short-term/long-term monthly lease! - Fully furnished, modern farmhouse cottage in idyllic Old Los Altos neighborhood - Convenient location. 2 min to 280, close to Stanford, Apple, Google, Tesla... - dedicated entrance, 1 car parking space, and a private courtyard. - 1 Bed/ 1 Bath w/ queen sized bed & ample cabinet storage - modern kitchen w/ 2 burner induction cooktop, microwave, fridge & freezer - LG combination washer / dryer - Mini-split air conditioning & heater - Includes all utilities, including AT&T Fiber internet (1 Gigabit). - 2 smart Interent HDTVs. Available Oct. 1. Earlier start could be arranged. Short term/Long term monthly rental $3,750/mo Yearly Lease - $3,500/mo Text/call Cam: for private tour. Easy to show. Modern Cottage in Downtown Los Altos | Furnished | Short & Long-Term Lease Available Experience comfortable, modern living in this beautifully designed farmhouse-style cottage located in the highly desirable Old Los Altos neighborhood. Property Highlights Fully furnished 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom cottage Private entrance with dedicated courtyard 1 reserved parking space included Bright, modern farmhouse design with high-end finishes ? Interior Features Queen-sized bed with generous closet and cabinet storage Contemporary kitchen with: 2-burner induction cooktop Microwave Refrigerator & freezer LG all-in-one washer/dryer Mini-split heating & air conditioning Two smart HDTVs Utilities & Connectivity All utilities included High-speed AT&T Fiber internet (1 Gig) Prime Location 2 minutes to Highway 280 Close proximity to major employers including Stanford, Apple, Google, and Tesla Quiet, charming neighborhood with easy access to downtown Los Altos Availability Available starting October 1 Earlier move-in may be arranged upon request Rental Terms Short-term / Month-to-month: $3,750/month Annual lease: $3,500/month Schedule a Tour For a private showing, contact Cam at (call or text). Easy to show!

581 University Ave is a house located in Santa Clara County and the 94022 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Los Altos Elementary School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

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        $3,750

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City - Los Altos

Apricot orchards once blanketed the land where Los Altos now sits, and that quiet, unhurried character still shapes the city today. Tucked along the western edge of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara County, this small city spans just seven square miles yet packs in tree-lined streets, well-kept parks, and a genuinely walkable downtown along Main Street. Nearby Palo Alto and Mountain View are just minutes away, putting the best of the South Bay right at your doorstep without sacrificing the calm of a close-knit residential community. Redwood Grove Nature Preserve offers a shady escape when the pace of life calls for a reset.

The rental market here reflects the city's polished, residential feel. Apartment communities tend toward thoughtfully designed mid-size buildings and garden-style layouts, with townhomes also available for those wanting more space.

Learn more about living in Los Altos 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Foothill Coll., Los Altos
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Foothill College, Middlefield
Drive: 10 min 3.8 mi
Stanford University
Drive: 13 min 5.6 mi
De Anza College
Drive: 13 min 7.0 mi
581 University Ave is within 5 minutes or 1.6 miles from Foothill Coll., Los Altos. It is also near Foothill College, Middlefield and Stanford University.
Schools
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
Nearby
Gardner Bullis Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
313 Students
Attendance Zone
Ardis G. Egan Junior High
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
517 Students
Attendance Zone
Los Altos High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,170 Students
Attendance Zone
Pinewood School Upper Campus
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
612 Students
Nearby
St Nicholas Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
282 Students
Nearby
Heritage Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
67 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Los Altos include Whisman Station, located 4.7 miles from 581 University Ave. 581 University Ave is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 12.5 miles or 23 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 26.5 miles or 38 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Whisman Station
Drive: 13 min 4.7 mi
Mountain View Station
Drive: 10 min 4.7 mi
Middlefield Station
Drive: 12 min 5.0 mi
Bayshore Nasa Station
Drive: 14 min 6.7 mi
Moffett Park Station
Drive: 15 min 6.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Antonio Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Mountain View Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 10 min 3.6 mi
California Avenue Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 15 min 5.8 mi
Palo Alto Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 16 min 7.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
 Drive: 23 min 12.5 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 38 min 26.5 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 581 University Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Los Altos Rancho Shopping Center
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Blossom Valley
Drive: 7 min 2.2 mi
El Monte Shopping Center
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
581 University Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.3 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Redwood Grove
 Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Foothill College Observatory
 Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
Terman Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Esther Clark Nature Preserve
 Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Byrne Preserve
 Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
581 University Ave has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Redwood Grove, Foothill College Observatory, and Esther Clark Nature Preserve.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
El Camino Hospital
Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
Stanford Health Care
Drive: 14 min 6.4 mi
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
Drive: 15 min 6.6 mi
581 University Ave has 3 hospitals within 6.6 miles, the nearest is El Camino Hospital which is 2.8 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ames Research Center
Drive: 17 min 7.0 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 63 min 42.7 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco
Drive: 63 min 42.9 mi
581 University Ave has 3 military bases within 42.9 miles, the nearest is Ames Research Center which is 7.0 miles away and a 17 minute drive.

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