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    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,295

    1440 Mercy St

    1440 Mercy St, Mountain View, CA 94041
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Palo Alto at a Glance

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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Palo Alto, CA Apartments for Rent

Palo Alto, located in the northwestern corner of Santa Clara County, combines historic architecture with innovation and technology. Stanford University's presence and the area's tech heritage have shaped this community, where apartments for rent sit among tree-lined streets featuring Craftsman homes and mid-century buildings. Downtown areas along University Avenue and California Avenue offer local restaurants, shops, and cultural destinations including the restored 1925 Stanford Theatre and the Palo Alto Art Center.

Palo Alto residents have access to more than 30 parks, including the 1,940-acre Baylands Nature Preserve, known for its walking trails and bird watching opportunities. The city features two Caltrain stations connecting to San Francisco and San Jose, plus extensive bicycle paths throughout the community. While one-bedroom apartment rentals typically start around $2,800, the area offers public schools, outdoor recreation options, and comfortable weather patterns with temperatures averaging between 50-75 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year.

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Getting Around Palo Alto

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76

Very Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
94

Biker’s Paradise

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Henry M. Gunn High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,787 Students
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Palo Alto High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,992 Students
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Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
996 Students
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Ellen Fletcher Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
515 Students
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Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

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Public
Grades 6-8
755 Students
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Herbert Hoover Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
386 Students
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Palo Verde Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
382 Students
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Duveneck Elementary

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Grades K-5
346 Students
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Juana Briones Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
258 Students
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Fairmeadow Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
403 Students

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