Charleston Gardens Home for Rent

Charleston Gardens in Palo Alto is a neighborhood favored by Silicon Valley families, located less than 2 miles from Googleplex. It features midcentury modern Eichler homes with low-pitched roofs and floor-to-ceiling windows, alongside traditional ranch-style homes. Homes are generally under 1,500 square feet on tree-lined streets. The Greenhouse condo community offers low-rise condos with amenities like a pool and tennis courts. The neighborhood is known for its highly rated schools, including Fairmeadow Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High, as well as private options like Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School and Kehillah Jewish High School. Residents enjoy various things to do, such as visiting the Magical Bridge Playground in Mitchell Park, birdwatching at Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area, and activities at the Cubberly Community Center. Dining options include Donhatsuten Ramen & Tapas and Rick’s Ice Cream, while shopping needs are met by SummerWinds Nursery, Ace Hardware, and Costco Wholesale. Charleston Gardens has a crime rate on par with the national average and is bike- and pedestrian-friendly, with dedicated lanes and sidewalks. The neighborhood is well-connected, with San Antonio Road providing access to U.S. Highway 101 and El Camino Real, and the Caltrain’s San Antonio station offering routes to San Francisco and San Jose. Nearby medical facilities include Stanford Medical Center and Palo Alto VA Medical Center. The Shoreline Amphitheatre, 2 miles east, hosts events like the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular. The area has a moderate flooding risk and may experience reduced air quality due to nearby wildfires.