The Marc

501 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Monthly Rent: $5,783 - $7,912; View Fees and Policies
Bedrooms: 1 - 31 - 3 Beds
Bathrooms: 1 - 21 - 2 Baths
Sq. Ft.: 675 - 945 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

Plan A

$5,783

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 675 Sq. Ft.

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1 Available Unit

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

0704

$5,783

675 Sq. Ft.

Oct. 2

Plan B

$7,912

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 945 Sq. Ft.

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1 Available Unit

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

1101

$7,912

945 Sq. Ft.

Nov. 30

* Price shown is base rent. 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. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Details

Lease Term Options

6 - 13 Month Leases

Property Information

Built in 1965
118 units13 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Deposit

Varies by unit

Due at Application

Application Fee Per Applicant

$59

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Walk Time

Bike Ride Time

Public Transit

Property Highlights

BBQ Area
Bicycle Storage Area
Billiards
Built-In Microwave
Carpeting
Complimentary EV Charging Stations
Free-Standing Carport
Garbage Disposal
Garden Terrace
Granite Countertops*
Newly Renovated Interior*
Patio/Balcony
Penthouse Available*
Renovated Hallways
Stainless Steel Appliances*
Storage Lockers Available
Valet Living Trash Services
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Yoga Studio

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning
Balcony
Bay Window
Cable Ready
Carpet
Deck
Den
Dining Room
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double Pane Windows
Eat-in Kitchen
Family Room
Floor to Ceiling Windows
Freezer
Garden
Granite Countertops
Hardwood Floors
Heating
High Ceilings
High Speed Internet Access
Ice Maker
Intercom
Kitchen
Large Bedrooms
Linen Closet
Microwave
Oven
Pantry
Patio
Range
Refrigerator
Security System
Skylights
Smoke Free
Sprinkler System
Stainless Steel Appliances
Tub/Shower
Vaulted Ceiling
Views
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Wi-Fi
Window Coverings

Community Features

24 Hour Access
Bicycle Storage
Car Charging Station
Clubhouse
Composting
Concierge
Controlled Access
Corporate Suites
Courtyard
Elevator
Fitness Center
Furnished Units Available
Gameroom
Garages
Grill
Individual Locking Bedrooms
Laundry Facilities
Laundry Service
Lounge
Maid Service
Maintenance on site
Multi Use Room
Online Services
Package Service
Planned Social Activities
Pool
Private Bathroom
Property Manager on Site
Public Transportation
Recycling
Renters Insurance Program
Sauna
Short Term Lease
Shuttle To Campus
Storage Space
Study Lounge
Trash Pickup - Curbside
Trash Pickup - Door to Door
Video Patrol
Walk To Campus
Walking/Biking Trails
Wi-Fi

Map of The Marc

Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable

Transit

Some public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Very bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Subway

3 min Drive

Commuter Rail

2 min Drive

Commuter Rail

5 min Drive

Airport

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

23 min Drive

Airport

San Francisco International

29 min Drive

Airport

Metro Oakland International

41 min Drive

Moving to Downtown Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Marc proximity to Town & Country Village, Stanford Shopping Center, and The Stanford Barn Shopping Center. Town & Country Village is 1.2 miles away, and Stanford Shopping Center is within a 21 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 50, The Marc has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 8.9 miles. Transit options include Mountain View Station and Middlefield Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Marc are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Gamble Garden, Junior Museum and Zoo, and Hopkins Creekside Park.

Airports

Living in Downtown Palo Alto provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 23 minutes from The Marc. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 20.4 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Addison Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

AltSchool Palo Alto

Grades PK-8

Private

Palo Alto High

Grades 9-12

Public

Castilleja School

Grades 6-12

Private

Colleges and Universities

School	Commute Time (Distance)
Stanford University	Drive: 8 min (2.6 mi)
Menlo College	Drive: 8 min (2.8 mi)
Foothill College, Middlefield	Drive: 12 min (5.6 mi)
Canada College	Drive: 18 min (8.2 mi)

About The Marc

Ideally situated in downtown Palo Alto, California, The Marc, Palo Alto places you right where you want to be – close to flavorful restaurants, buzzing cafes, and convenient grocery stores.Our high-rise apartment building features fully appointed one… , two, and three-bedroom homes. Open-concept floor plans boast desirable features like floor to ceiling windows, and a private patio or balcony. Dreamy amenities like a sparkling swimming pool and fitness center with yoga and Pilates studio make it easy to get the most out of your days.Experience luxury urban living at The Marc, Palo Alto.

Ideally situated in downtown Palo Alto, California, The Marc, Palo Alto places you right where you want to be – close to flavorful restaurants, buzzing cafes, and convenient grocery stores.Our high-rise apartment building features fully appointed one, two, and three-bedroom homes. Open-concept floor plans boast desirable features like floor to ceiling windows, and a private patio or balcony. Dreamy amenities like a sparkling swimming pool and fitness center with yoga and Pilates studio make it easy to get the most out of your days.Experience luxury urban living at The Marc, Palo Alto.

The Marc is an apartment community in Palo Alto, CA

Contact

Property Address:

501 Forest Ave,
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Phone Number: (650) 675-3592

More Information:

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Office Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed

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Renter Reviews

For The Marc

4.6

10 Ratings & Reviews

9/19/26

Verified Renter

Great Service Great job with the repair. They are professional, friendly, and efficient. Everything is working well now.

Review from Apartments.com

Property Manager at The Marc responded to this review

Hi Linos, it's great to hear the repair was handled quickly and everything is working well now. Our maintenance team focuses on getting things done professionally and efficiently for everyone here. We appreciate you letting us know how it went.
— The… Marc Team
10/13/25

Verified Renter

Great pantry shelves install Very much appreciate the install of some shelves in my pantry as it wasn't very useful before. This is a big improvement. Thanks to Rufio and Linda for making it happen.

Review from Apartments.com

Property Manager at The Marc responded to this review

Thank you, Gary! We’re happy to hear the new pantry shelves have made a difference and that Rufio and Linda were able to assist. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with them. We appreciate you being part of our community and hope you continue… enjoying your home!
4/22/25

Verified Renter

Fantastic Community I can't recommend the Marc enough. It's mainly the community manager, Linda, who makes it much more than an apartment building. Rufino, who handles maintenance, is also fantastic. I will miss living there, and will certainly come back if I return to NorCal.

Review from Apartments.com

Property Manager at The Marc responded to this review

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Amy! It’s wonderful to hear how Linda and Rufino made a positive impact during your time in the community. We’re really happy that it felt like more than just a place to live for you, and we would… absolutely love to welcome you back if you ever return to the area!
6/13/24

Verified Renter

Very professional and corteous service. Thank you.

Review from Apartments.com

Property Manager at The Marc responded to this review

We appreciate your compliment and 5-star rating. It's wonderful to hear that you found our service professional and courteous. Thank you for choosing us, we look forward to serving you again in the future.
5/8/24

Verified Renter

Nice facility Very nice facility. Excellent location.

Review from Apartments.com

Property Manager at The Marc responded to this review

We truly appreciate your positive feedback and 5-star review! It's great to hear that you found our facility nice and excellently located. Your satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for choosing us!