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Highlights

  • Walk in closet
  • Ample parking
  • Caltrain
  • No smoking
  • One covered parking spot
  • Lovely flooring

Location

303 Chiquita Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA|Shoreline West
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Management

Altos Realty Advisors, Inc.

Leasing office

(408) 720-0920

Property Overview

Chiquita Garden Apartments receives a solid Zumper expert rating of 7.7, highlighting its competitive pricing and exceptional amenities, with an 8 out of 10 rating. The property features notable aspects such as ample parking, a walk-in closet, and lovely flooring, all contributing to a high-quality living experience. Additionally, its prime location offers convenience to transportation, schools, and essential services, making it particularly well-suited for remote work.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.7
Very Good
Chiquita Garden Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath800 sqft$2,800 /mo1 unit available303 Chiquita is a great place to live; it has a very respectful and considerate community. It is located within walking distance to Caltrain, a small market, and downtown Mountain View (Castro Street) with many shops and restaurants (as well as the library and performing arts center). Beautiful two bedroom one bath top floor (2nd floor) walkup apartment with lovely flooring throughout kitchen, dining, living room and hallway. Many closets for storage (including walk in closet in master) and ample parking with one designated spot under a covered area and plenty of guest parking for second vehicles or visitors. Water, garbage and sewage included in the rent. Renter responsible for paying PG&E and internet. No smoking, no pets. One covered parking spot included in monthly rent.

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Amenities for Chiquita Garden Apartments

Services

Water & Garbage
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About Chiquita Garden Apartments

HomeApartments in Mountain View Chiquita Garden Apartments

303 Chiquita is a great place to live; it has a very respectful and considerate community. It is located within walking distance to Caltrain, a small market, and downtown Mountain View (Castro Street) with many shops and restaurants (as well as the library and performing arts center). Beautiful two bedroom one bath top floor (2nd floor) walkup apartment with lovely flooring throughout kitchen, dining, living room and hallway. Many closets for storage (including walk in closet in master) and ample parking with one designated spot under a covered area and plenty of guest parking for second vehicles or visitors. Water, garbage and sewage included in the rent. Renter responsible for paying PG&E and internet. No smoking, no pets. One covered parking spot included in monthly rent.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.7
/10
Very Good
Chiquita Garden Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Chiquita Garden Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Chiquita Garden Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Shoreline West. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Chiquita Garden Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Chiquita Garden Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Chiquita Garden Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Chiquita Garden Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Chiquita Garden Apartments is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 11 internet service provider options nearby
  • 2 office supply stores within 1 mile

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 Chiquita Garden Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Shoreline West

2-bedroom apartments at Chiquita Garden Apartments cost about 28% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Shoreline West.

Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
Shoreline West
Mountain View
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Mountain View
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$3,679
May 2024$3,665
June 2024$3,711
July 2024$3,652
August 2024$3,685
September 2024$3,772
October 2024$3,827
November 2024$3,395
December 2024$3,405
January 2025$3,162
February 2025$3,116
March 2025$3,231
April 2025$3,253
May 2025$3,421
June 2025$3,372
July 2025$3,289
August 2025$3,220
September 2025$3,295
October 2025$3,324
November 2025$3,226
December 2025$3,199
January 2026$3,191
February 2026$3,245
March 2026$3,411
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Shoreline West
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$3,602
May 2024$3,544
June 2024$3,576
July 2024$3,575
August 2024$3,655
September 2024$3,797
October 2024$3,870
November 2024$3,598
December 2024$3,617
January 2025$3,042
February 2025$3,006
March 2025$3,161
April 2025$3,077
May 2025$3,435
June 2025$3,155
July 2025$3,197
August 2025$3,088
September 2025$3,250
October 2025$3,275
November 2025$3,169
December 2025$3,258
January 2026$3,390
February 2026$3,452
March 2026$3,702

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$112,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $112,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,800.
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Schools near Chiquita Garden Apartments

Gabriela Mistral Elementary School

505 escuela ave

mountain view, CA, 94040

K-5Public
A-

Stevenson Elementary School

750 san pierre way

mountain view, CA, 94043

K-5Public
A

Benjamin Bubb Elementary School

525 hans ave

mountain view, CA, 94040

K-5Public
A

Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School

220 n whisman rd

mountain view, CA, 94043

K-5Public
A

Barron Park Children's Center

800 barron ave

palo alto, CA, 94306

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Neighborhood

Shoreline West | Mountain View, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Mountain View near 303 Chiquita Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 303 Chiquita Ave, Mountain View

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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