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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Keyless entry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Premium appliances
  • In unit laundry
  • Modern design

Location

1980 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
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Management

GRI Property Management

Leasing office

(650) 699-2761

Property Overview

California St Apartments offers modern conveniences like keyless entry, air conditioning, free parking, premium appliances, in-unit laundry, and a modern design. It also stands out with 28 photos for a helpful visual preview and is noted for pet friendliness, with nearby pet supply stores, a dog park, grooming services, and pet hospitals.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, California St Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, California St Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath657 sqft$3,225 /mo1 unit availableRemodeled upstairs corner unit with modern design, premium appliances, air conditioning, keyless entry, recessed lighting, smart bathroom mirror, dual pane windows, engineered wood floors, highly desirable finishes throughout, and in unit laundry. The bedroom is generous in size with ample closet space. A parking spot is included in your rent. Conveniently located in the Shoreline West neighborhood adjacent to Rengstorff Park and downtown Mountain View filled with endless restaurants, shops, and all other amenities. Close proximity to the Caltrain station, Googleplex, Meta and other start-ups and tech companies. Very easy access to both I-280 and US-101 freeways complete this ideally located home. FEATURES: • Remodeled Kitchen • Remodeled Bathroom • Modern Design Throughout • Air Conditioning • Dishwasher • Keyless Entry • Smart Lighting /w Feit Electric • On site Manager • In Unit Laundry • Free parking

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Amenities for California St Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air Conditioning

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
OvenRange
StoveWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Services

Water and Garbage
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About California St Apartments

HomeApartments in Mountain View California St Apartments

COMPLETELY REMODELED! This newly remodeled apartment features a modern design, premium appliances, air conditioning, intercom entry, keyless entry, recessed lighting, smart bathroom mirror, dual pane windows, engineered wood floors, highly desirable finishes throughout, and in unit laundry. The bedroom is generous in size with ample closet space. A parking spot is included in your rent. Conveniently located in the Shoreline West neighborhood adjacent to Rengstorff Park and downtown Mountain View filled with endless restaurants, shops, and all other amenities. Close proximity to the Caltrain station, Googleplex, Meta and other start-ups and tech companies. Very easy access to both I-280 and US-101 freeways complete this ideally located home. FEATURES: • Remodeled Kitchen • Remodeled Bathroom • Modern Design Throughout • Air Conditioning • Dishwasher • Keyless Entry • Smart Lighting /w Feit Electric • On site Manager • In Unit Laundry • Free parking


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, California St Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, California St Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated California St Apartments
Price·10A 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.
California St Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A 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.
California St Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
California St 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 California St 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·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

California St Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

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 California St Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
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Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Mountain View

1-bedroom apartments at California St Apartments cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Mountain View.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Mountain View
A table of studio rental data trends in Mountain View
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$3,036
September 2024$3,167
October 2024$3,201
November 2024$2,966
December 2024$2,929
January 2025$2,711
February 2025$2,627
March 2025$2,602
April 2025$2,620
May 2025$2,728
June 2025$2,737
July 2025$2,646
August 2025$2,866
September 2025$2,618
October 2025$2,851
November 2025$2,729
December 2025$2,734
January 2026$2,690
February 2026$2,524
March 2026$2,532
April 2026$2,597
May 2026$2,680
June 2026$2,895
July 2026$2,880
August 2026$2,811

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Can I afford to live at 1980 California St?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$129,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $129,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $3,225.
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Schools near California St Apartments

Mariano Castro Elementary School

505 escuela ave

mountain view, CA, 94040

K-5Public
C+

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

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

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Mountain View near 1980 California St

Walking

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

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1980 California St, Mountain View

Groceries

8/10
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

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

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