Fayette Arms Apartments
2680 Fayette Dr,
Mountain View, CA 94040
$2,453 - $4,419
1-2 Beds
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Stanford University - Stanford, CA Area Guide
The legendary Silicon Valley institution continues to raise the bar for innovation and success
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Arguably the most prestigious and sought-after university on the West Coast, Stanford has been synonymous with top-tier education and research for over a century. The university is a magnet for talented minds, and is distinguished by a legacy of unparalleled technological innovations and extraordinarily successful alumni. The surrounding community is beautiful, and offers a multitude of amenities that are perfect for the collegiate crowd and just a short walk from campus. Clustered around the north side, University Avenue and Downtown Menlo Park are packed with popular bars and restaurants, while Evergreen Park on the east side features its own unique selection of hangouts along California Avenue. As is typical for the Bay Area, rent near Stanford in often quite pricey, but the main campus is surrounded by residential neighborhoods offering easy access to the major university buildings. In particular, those who will be frequenting the Law School would be best served finding living arrangements near the southeast corner of campus.
Explore the College
The Burghers of Calais were sculpted by Auguste Rodin between 1884 and 1895
The Cantor Arts Center houses a permanent collection of more than 38,000 works of art
Rodin’s sculpture, Gates of Hell, stands 21 feet high and has more than 180 figures
Hoover Tower houses the Hoover Institution Library and Archives, founded by Herbert Hoover
The Main Quad is the oldest section of Stanford University, dating back to 1887
Stanford’s Memorial Church, started in 1891, contains spectacular murals and mosaics
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stanford University - Stanford, CA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
100
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Stanford University - Stanford, CA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Stanford University - Stanford, CA (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Stanford University - Stanford, CA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Grades K-5
350 Students
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Points of Interest
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- Gamble Garden
- El Palo Alto Park
- Junior Museum and Zoo
- Rinconada Park
- Jack W. Lyle Park
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- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- San Francisco International
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