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420 James Rd #21, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA|Charleston Meadow
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Amenities for 420 James Rd #21, Charleston Meadow
Apartment Amenities
| Central Heat |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Services
| On-Site Management |
Neighborhood
| Near City Park | Near Stanford Shuttle |
| Recreational Park Nearby |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
No pets allowed.
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About 420 James Rd #21
If space is what you are looking for, look no further! The Barclay House Apartments offer spacious two bedroom two bathroom apartment homes in a lovely courtyard setting. The building is located on a residential street in the Charleston Meadows Neighborhood and is near great schools, city parks, restaurants, and shopping centers. Building amenities include covered parking, exterior storage, an on-site laundry facility, and on-site management.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 420 James Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 125 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Central heat
- This address offers a climate controlled environment
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Charleston Meadow |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 94306 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Charleston Meadow
2-bedroom apartments at 420 James Rd #21 cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Palo Alto.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Charleston Meadow
Palo Alto
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $4,472 |
| October 2023 | $4,375 |
| November 2023 | $4,187 |
| December 2023 | $4,455 |
| January 2024 | $4,565 |
| February 2024 | $4,149 |
| March 2024 | $4,496 |
| April 2024 | $4,397 |
| May 2024 | $4,535 |
| June 2024 | $4,582 |
| July 2024 | $4,723 |
| August 2024 | $4,562 |
| September 2024 | $4,805 |
| October 2024 | $4,739 |
| November 2024 | $4,389 |
| December 2024 | $4,186 |
| January 2025 | $4,221 |
| February 2025 | $4,108 |
| March 2025 | $4,346 |
| April 2025 | $4,358 |
| May 2025 | $4,625 |
| June 2025 | $4,818 |
| July 2025 | $4,278 |
| August 2025 | $4,239 |
| September 2025 | $4,395 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,748 |
| July 2024 | $3,695 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 420 James Rd #21?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$141,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $141,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,545.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months ago | $2,795 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,695 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $3,395 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $3,595 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 9 months ago | $3,395 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,595 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,245 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,595 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,595 | 2 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 420 James Rd #21
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
445 e charleston rd
palo alto, CA, 94306
K-5Public
A+
Juana Briones Elementary School
4100 orme st
palo alto, CA, 94306
K-5Public
A+
Greendell
4120 midfield rd
palo alto, CA, 94303
K-12Public
Ohlone Elementary School
950 amarillo ave
palo alto, CA, 94303
K-5Public
A+
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Neighborhood
Charleston Meadow | Palo Alto, CA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Palo Alto near 420 James Rd #21
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 420 James Rd #21, Palo Alto
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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