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Menlo · YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
What brings you to Menlo?
You might be moving in, here for your student, or back on familiar streets. Let’s start with your part of the story.
Let’s find your place in the day-to-day.
The right home needs to work on an ordinary Tuesday, too. Tell us about your routine, the places you’ll need to reach, and what matters when you walk back through your own front door.
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A CLOSER LOOK
Sharon Height · 2.3 mi to Menlo
$679,0001 bed · 1 bath · 739 sq ft
MLS ML82059665 · Jeffrey L Sklar · Beycome Brokerage Realty Inc. · Jeffrey Sklar · MLSListings ↗Listing checked 2026-10-07. Confirm current price and availability.
Checked 2026-10-07. Prices and availability may change. *Straight-line miles to Menlo College campus reference point. Walking and driving routes differ.
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30Saved Homes for Sale
29Saved Rental Listings
$349,888 – $3,498,000Purchase Price Range
$1,695 – $5,500/moRental Price Range
$1,296,250Median List Price
$3,595/moMedian Rent
Property types: Condo, Townhouse, Single Family, Multi Family, Apartment. Neighborhoods: Atherton, Menlo Park, Peninsula, Sharon Height, Palm Park, Central Redwood City, Oakwood Park, Park Forest - Spruce - San Antonio, Redwood City, Redwood Village, Friendly Acres, Allied Arts, Woodside Plaza, Horgan Ranch, Fays Redwood Gardens, Palm Manor, Sequoia, Kentfield Commons, Redwood Oaks, Redwood Villa Park, University Heights, Downtown Menlo Park, Staumbaugh - Heller, The Willows, Anamor, Sequoia Meadow, Menlo Heights, Dumbarton Oaks, Oak Grove Park, Roosevelt, Central Menlo, Atherton Oaks. Asking prices describe this selection of listings.
Plan Your Housing Around Menlo
Can your student live off campus yet?
Confirm the housing options and university requirements that apply to your student before committing to an off-campus plan.
Review housing resources →Which campus building are you heading to?
Start with the building you will use. Compare the actual walking, driving or transit route from the property.
Find the campus on a map ↗What will the whole year cost?
Include the full lease term, utilities, food, transportation and upfront costs. On the ownership side, include financing, taxes, insurance, fees and upkeep.
Compare renting and buying →OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING · SCHOOL-RANKED ANSWERS
Top off-campus housing questions for Menlo.
Ranked from current university guidance and recurring off-campus search intent. The first four stay visible; six more are one tap away so the MPS stays fast to scan.
Can first-year students live off campus at Menlo College?
Menlo requires first-year and sophomore students to live on campus unless an approved exception applies.
Open the exact answer →Where should I live off campus near Menlo College?
Start with the campus building you use most, your commute, and your total monthly budget—not a generic “best neighborhood” list. Compare current Menlo rentals by distance, route, price, parking or transit, and the day-to-day places you actually need.
Open the exact answer →How much does off-campus housing near Menlo College really cost?
Studio $3,221/mo · 1 BR $3,774/mo · 2 BR $5,097/mo · 3 BR $7,331/mo · September 2026. Menlo Park rental-market benchmark adjacent to Menlo College/Atherton The figures describe the cited source's rental-market area, not a campus-radius, neighborhood, student-only or property-specific rate. Individual leases and mandatory fees vary.
Open the exact answer →When should I start looking for off-campus housing near Menlo College?
Start by learning the local leasing cycle well before your move date, but do not copy another school’s calendar. Availability, renewal deadlines, lease starts, and roommate timing vary by campus market and property.
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How do I find and choose roommates for off-campus housing near Menlo College?
Choose roommates before you choose a lease when possible. Compare budget, payment responsibility, schedules, guests, cleaning, pets, summer plans, and what happens if someone leaves early.
Open the exact answer →What should I know about leases, guarantors, and deposits near Menlo College?
Read the actual lease before paying. Confirm the term, rent and fees, guarantor or screening rules, deposit, utilities, renewal, early termination, subletting, roommate liability, and move-out obligations.
Open the exact answer →How should I compare commuting, transit, and parking for housing near Menlo College?
Measure the trip to the building you actually use. Compare walking, biking, transit, driving, parking availability and cost, late-day service, and the backup plan—not just straight-line miles.
Open the exact answer →Can financial aid help pay for off-campus housing near Menlo College?
Housing and food are part of a school’s cost-of-attendance framework, but your actual aid and cash flow depend on your Menlo financial aid offer, school charges, eligibility, and disbursement timing.
Open the exact answer →How do I avoid rental scams and evaluate off-campus housing near Menlo College?
Verify the listing, property, and person before paying. Be cautious with unusually low rent, pressure to pay quickly, inability to tour, mismatched ownership details, and demands for wire transfers, gift cards, crypto, or other hard-to-recover payments.
Open the exact answer →What should I check about utilities, pets, parking, and subletting near Menlo College?
Ask what is included and what is restricted before you compare prices. Utilities, internet, furnishing, parking, pets, guests, occupancy, subletting, and summer lease obligations can change both cost and fit.
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Compare your campus housing offer with a private lease.
Compare room type, dining, utilities and the entire contract term. Ask the housing office for the current rate for your assignment.
Explore Menlo housing questions →Should You Rent or Buy Near Menlo?
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Monthly rent$1,350/mo
Estimated ownership cost$4,550/mo
Find Your Path Near Menlo College
Parent Buyer
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Learn More →Seller
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Learn More →Out-of-State Family
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Learn More →Faculty / Staff / Relocation
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Learn More →Explore Menlo Neighborhoods
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Atherton
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Menlo Park
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the local Realtor for Menlo?+
Lori Hill of Compass is the CollegeHousing.ai real estate contact for Menlo College.
How can I schedule a callback with Lori?+
Use Schedule a Callback and include your preferred day and time, housing plan and contact details. You can also call 831-588-7552. Appointment availability is confirmed with the professional.
How should I compare renting and buying?+
Compare the complete housing arrangements, upfront cash, monthly costs, expected time near campus and plan after graduation. The rent-vs-buy calculator provides an editable illustration.
Who can help review financing?+
Review the property, intended occupancy and your assumptions with a financing professional licensed for California.
MOVING FOR WORK
Faculty & staff housing near Menlo
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Food & restaurants near Menlo
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50 current housing-cost answers for Menlo
Current 1-bedroom $3,774/mo · 2-bedroom $5,097/mo · 3-bedroom $7,331/mo · median sale price $11,194,394. Rent, mortgage, down-payment and insurance math with source links.
Menlo College off-campus housing: what kinds of homes show up nearby
Off campus near Menlo College, you can find apartments, studios, 1- to 4-bedroom rentals, and houses in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Atherton, Redwood City, and Mountain View. The listings below show that student housing isn’t just one thing; it ranges from small studios to large single-family homes.
Best off-campus place to live for Menlo College students in Atherton
For off-campus living, Atherton is the clearest fit because Menlo College is located there and the campus is within walking distance of Menlo Park and Palo Alto. If you want the easiest campus access, stay in Atherton or very close to the Menlo Park side of the peninsula; the school says off-campus students must secure housing on their own.
Condo homeowners insurance near Menlo College
For a condo, you usually need an HO-6 unit-owner policy that covers your unit’s interior, belongings, liability, and loss of use, while the HOA’s master policy covers the building and common areas. In California, you should also check earthquake coverage separately because standard homeowners or condo policies do not cover earthquake damage.
Reporting an HVAC problem in Menlo College housing, Atherton, CA
Report the problem to a Community Advisor or the Office of Student Affairs so a facilities work order can be put in; for help after hours, call or text Menlo College Security at 650.400.5837. The Housing Handbook says students can speak to Student Affairs staff or a CA to put in a facilities work order, and Student Affairs says residents can contact their CA or the CA on duty outside regular business hours.
Menlo College Bowman Library closing time
Bowman Library at Menlo College closes at 10 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday, 9 p.m. on Thursday, 5 p.m. on Friday, and is closed Saturday; Sunday hours run until 10 p.m. for the current fall semester schedule.
What should sellers verify about permits before listing an improved property near Menlo College?
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When should I start looking for a place to live around Menlo College for the fall of '28?
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Campus tourVerified 2026-09-08
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An official Menlo College campus tour in Atherton.
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