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Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Availability
1 Bathroom $3,750 400 10/1/26
10/1/26 $3,750 400Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

One-Time Basics

Due at Move-In

  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $3,750

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581 University Ave

Stand Alone Cottage w/ Private entry & Patio! Available for short/long term monthly lease! Convenient and beautiful location, 5 min walk to downtown Los Altos.

Modern Cottage in Downtown Los Altos. Available for short-term/long-term monthly...
lease!

- Fully furnished, modern farmhouse cottage in idyllic Old Los Altos neighborhood
- Convenient location. 2 min to 280, close to Stanford, Apple, Google, Tesla...
- dedicated entrance, 1 car parking space, and a private courtyard.
- 1 Bed/ 1 Bath w/ queen sized bed & ample cabinet storage
- modern kitchen w/ 2 burner induction cooktop, microwave, fridge & freezer
- LG combination washer / dryer
- Mini-split air conditioning & heater
- Includes all utilities, including AT&T Fiber internet (1 Gigabit).
- 2 smart Interent HDTVs.

Available Oct. 1. Earlier start could be arranged.

Short term/Long term monthly rental $3,750/mo
Yearly Lease - $3,500/mo



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Modern Cottage in Downtown Los Altos | Furnished | Short & Long-Term Lease Available

Experience comfortable, modern living in this beautifully designed farmhouse-style cottage located in the highly desirable Old Los Altos neighborhood.

Property Highlights

Fully furnished 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom cottage
Private entrance with dedicated courtyard
1 reserved parking space included
Bright, modern farmhouse design with high-end finishes

? Interior Features

Queen-sized bed with generous closet and cabinet storage
Contemporary kitchen with:
2-burner induction cooktop
Microwave
Refrigerator & freezer
LG all-in-one washer/dryer
Mini-split heating & air conditioning
Two smart HDTVs

Utilities & Connectivity

All utilities included
High-speed AT&T Fiber internet (1 Gig)

Prime Location

2 minutes to Highway 280
Close proximity to major employers including Stanford, Apple, Google, and Tesla
Quiet, charming neighborhood with easy access to downtown Los Altos

Availability

Available starting October 1
Earlier move-in may be arranged upon request

Rental Terms

Short-term / Month-to-month: $3,750/month
Annual lease: $3,500/month

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Shopping Centers

Los Altos Rancho Shopping Center Walk: 31 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Blossom Valley Walk: 36 min Distance: 1.9 mi
El Monte Shopping Center Walk: 41 min Distance: 2.1 mi

Military

Ames Research Center Drive: 17 min Distance: 7.0 mi

Transit / Subway

San Antonio Caltrain Station Southbound Walk: 54 min Distance: 2.8 mi
Mountain View Caltrain Station Southbound Walk: 65 min Distance: 3.4 mi
Mountain View Station Drive: 10 min Distance: 4.7 mi
Whisman Station Drive: 13 min Distance: 4.7 mi
Middlefield Station Drive: 12 min Distance: 5.0 mi
California Avenue Caltrain Station Southbound Drive: 12 min Distance: 5.5 mi
Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Southbound Drive: 15 min Distance: 5.8 mi
Bayshore Nasa Station Drive: 14 min Distance: 6.7 mi
Moffett Park Station Drive: 15 min Distance: 6.7 mi
Palo Alto Caltrain Station Southbound Drive: 16 min Distance: 7.1 mi

Airports

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Drive: 23 min Distance: 12.5 mi
San Francisco International Drive: 38 min Distance: 26.5 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Foothill Coll., Los Altos Walk: 32 min Distance: 1.7 mi
Foothill College, Middlefield Walk: 68 min Distance: 3.5 mi
Stanford University Drive: 13 min Distance: 5.6 mi
De Anza College Drive: 13 min Distance: 7.0 mi

Parks and Recreation

Redwood Grove Walk: 5 min Distance: 0.3 mi
Foothill College Observatory Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.7 mi
Esther Clark Nature Preserve Walk: 44 min Distance: 2.3 mi
Terman Park Walk: 49 min Distance: 2.6 mi
Byrne Preserve Walk: 59 min Distance: 3.1 mi

Ratings

Walkability

Fairly friendly

Walkability

50/ 100

Transit

Somewhat friendly

Transit

20/ 100

Bikeability

Fairly friendly

Bikeability

50/ 100

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