Housing
Living in the Stanford area can be a great experience. Palo Alto is connected to San Francisco and Silicon Valley by two major freeways (Hwy. 280 & Hwy. 101). There is easy access into San Francisco and Berkeley for cultural events. City life may be combined with the pleasures of rural Woodside and Half Moon Bay. Rentals in the Palo Alto area are expensive but living in the Bay Area more than makes up for it. Additionally, we have collated housing resources into Google sheets, including information from current fellows about where they live and the pros/cons.
The following information contains external links to resources in the local area. Stanford University and the department of Faculty Staff Housing have no affiliation with any of the resources and the information is only provided as a courtesy.
Our Property Management and Rental Partners
- Robinson and Company
Manages Stanford Rental Homes and Welch Road Apartments: Robinson and Company also manages non-Stanford rental homes in or surrounding the Menlo Park / Palo Alto area.
- Woodmont
Manages The Cardinal Apartments: Woodmont also manages non-Stanford apartments across the San Francisco Bay Area.
- SRG Residential
Manages Stanford West Apartments, Oak Creek Apartments, Colonnade Apartments, and Middle Plaza: SRG Residential also manages non-Stanford apartments across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Nearby Long Term Rentals
- Sharon Green Apartments
Apartment Community in Menlo Park, CA: Sharon Green offers 1-, 2-, and 3-Bedroom floor plans.
- Mia Palo Alto
Apartment Community in downtown Palo Alto, CA: Mia offers Studio and Junior 1-Bedroom floor plans.
- Springline
Apartment Community in Menlo Park, CA: Springline offers 1-, 2-, and 3-Bedroom floor plans.
- Irvine Company Apartment Communities
Apartment Communities in the Bay Area, CA: Irvine Company owns and manages apartment communities in Redwood City, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, and San Jose, ranging from Studio to 3-Bedroom floor plans.
Short Term Rentals
- Blueground
Short Term Rentals in Bay Area, CA: Blueground is a corporate apartment leasing firm and has master leases all around the Bay Area. They offer short-term, furnished rental apartments.
- Residence Inn Palo Alto Los Altos
Extended Stay Hotel in Palo Alto: This extended stay hotel is located in Palo Alto and offers studios to 2-bedroom suite floor plans.
- AirBnB
Online Marketplace for Short- and Long-Term Homestays Worldwide: AirBnB is a popular option for short-term stays, as many listings come furnished and with internet/utilities included (please check individual listings for additional details on what is or is not included).
Listing Resources
- Community Housing
Off-Campus Housing Listing: The Residential & Dining Enterprises Department has a housing listing service that Stanford affiliates can access using their SUNet ID.
- SU Post
Online Marketplace used by Stanford Affiliates: SU Post is an online marketplace that requires an @stanford.edu email to post. Please take extra caution to avoid scam posts!
- Apartments.com
Online Rental Marketplace: Apartments.com is an online marketplace focused on housing listings.
- SabbaticalHomes.com
Online Rental Marketplace for Home Rentals, Exchanges, House Sitting, and Home Sharing: SabbaticalHomes.com is a great resource for academics looking for short-term stays in the area.
- Craigslist
Online Marketplace with Housing Listings: Craigslist is an online marketplace with housing listings. Please take extra caution to avoid scam posts!
Housing Waitlist Information for Residents and Fellows
Residents and fellows can be added to the housing waitlist, with contracts provided by the GME Office in April. If you need a housing verification letter to join the waitlist, please contact your program coordinator.
Please note that housing offers are not made until 60 days before your contract start date. If you would like to inquire about the likelihood of receiving an offer at a specific property (availability varies by property and eligibility priority), you can contact FSH at fshrentals@stanford.edu, and they assist you.
Housing Tips
Do not limit yourself to the immediate campus area. Many departments require house staff to rotate between Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Kaiser, Santa Clara and Stanford. It may be more convenient to live in a centrally located house or apartment. Rents tend to be less expensive in Mountain View and Redwood City than Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Additionally, we have collated housing resources into Google sheets, including information from current fellows about where they live and the pros/cons.