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How much does a 1bed 1 bath cost at Stanford University

Sources checked September 14, 2026

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At Stanford’s Middle Plaza, 1-bedroom rates run from $2,960 to $4,284, and Stanford’s broader nearby housing guide lists 1-bedroom apartments near Stanford at $2,600 to $3,030 as of September 2018.

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  • If you want Stanford housing specifically, check whether you qualify for Middle Plaza’s 1A through 2B priority categories.
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Stanford Middle Plaza 1-bedroom rates

Stanford Middle Plaza lists 1-bedroom rates from $2,960 to $4,284 for Eligibility Categories 1a through 2b. Stanford says month-to-month leases are available with an additional $200 monthly premium, and the minimum month-to-month lease option is 30 days.

  • Location: Middle Plaza, 400a El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025.
  • Eligibility: Stanford affiliate must occupy the apartment as principal residence and maintain Stanford eligibility.
  • Current lease terms: month-to-month to 12 months; new leases are currently only offered to 1A thru 2B priorities.

Nearby Stanford-area market reference

Stanford R&DE’s housing guide lists average 1-bedroom apartment rents near Stanford, from Redwood City to Mountain View, at $2,600 to $3,030 as of September 2018. That is a broader off-campus reference, not a Stanford housing rate.

  • Geography: near Stanford, from Redwood City in the north to Mountain View in the south.
  • Metric date: September 2018.
  • Use this only as a neighborhood-market benchmark, not as a Stanford lease quote.

Sources

  1. Housing Types and Costs | Stanford R&DE
  2. Rental Rates - Middle Plaza - Stanford University

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