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Realm Apartments

1545 San Antonio Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Realm

Availability

Lottery

Vacant units available

Application due: Nov 11, 2026 at 11:59PM

Applicants will be reviewed in lottery rank order until all vacancies are filled.

1 unit

Rent

Unit typeMinimum incomeRentAvailability

1 bed

$6,992

per month

$2,797

per month

1 Vacant unit

Disclaimer: The AMI income levels above are for informational purposes only. Please confirm the applicable income and rent limits for your interested unit with the project's owner or property manager. Projects may have multiple schedules and restrictions that affect project rents and income limits.

How to apply

Apply online

Get a paper application

Submit a paper application

Send application by US Mail

PO Box 194404
San Francisco, CA 94119

Get directions

Applications must be received by the deadline. If sending by U.S. Mail, the application must be received by Nov 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Realm is not responsible for lost or delayed mail.

Public lottery

November 30, 2026
5:00pm - 1:00am

What to expect

Application submitted by any methods other than the methods described above will not be accepted.

Applicants must be ready to move in December 2026.

No waitlist will be kept, this is for the available unit only.

Households of 4 or more will be automatically disqualified due to occupancy limits.

Households indicating less than $6,992 ($83,910/year) in income will be automatically disqualified (unless a rental subsidy is indicated on the application).

Verification of preferences is required.

Applicants will be contacted by the property agent in rank order until the vacancy is filled.

A unit/property tour will only be offered after the lottery is run, to applicants who are being screened for the unit.

Contact leasing agent

Vincent Rositano

Business Manager

Call (650) 698-7718

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

1545 San Antonio Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Get directions

Office hours

By appointment only for BMR interest after the lottery. Email inquiries are encouraged.

Eligibility

Income, occupancy, preferences, and subsidies
  1. 1

    Household maximum income

    For income calculations, household size includes everyone (all ages) living in the unit. This information is to help you understand whether you may be eligible for a unit at this property. The “maximum income” listed here does not include possible deductions or exclusions, so you may be eligible even if your household income is somewhat higher than the maximum. If you are selected, you will have to provide specific information about your income at that time.

    Household sizeMaximum income / monthMaximum income / year

    1

    $9,808.33

    per month

    $117,700

    per year

    2

    $11,208.33

    per month

    $134,500

    per year

    3

    $12,608.33

    per month

    $151,300

    per year


  2. 2

    Occupancy

    The limits on unit size can be adjusted if needed as a reasonable accommodation due to disability.

    Unit typeOccupancy

    1 bed

    1-3 people


  3. 3

    Rental assistance

    Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 8, and other valid rental assistance programs will be considered for this property. In the case of a valid rental subsidy, the required minimum income will be based on the portion of the rent that the tenant pays after the use of the subsidy.


  4. 4

    Housing preferences

    Preference holders will be given highest ranking.

    1. 1

      Menlo Park Preferences

      The City of Menlo Park requires multifamily housing operators to consider housing applicants who are eligible for one or more of the following housing preferences before all other housing applicants are considered for placement in a unit: Live in Menlo Park, Work in Menlo Park, Own a business in Menlo Park, Unhoused in Menlo Park, Displaced from Menlo Park.

    After all preference holders have been considered, any remaining units will be available to other qualified applicants.


  5. 5

    Additional eligibility rules

    Applicants must also qualify under the rules of the building.

    Credit history

    must pass

    Rental history

    Must Pass - no more than 2 late payments in a 12 month period, no evictions or eviction warnings.

    Criminal background

    must pass

Features

Amenities, unit details and additional fees

Built

2021

Pets policy

Residents must create a PetScreening profile and pass the screening process. Breed restrictions apply, there is a 98 lb. weight limit, and pet rent is $100 per month

Service dogs and emotional support animals are not pets and are permitted as required by law. Pets may also be required to be allowed in certain types of housing, such as publicly financed housing developments.

Property amenities

A fitness center with its own deck, a courtyard with gas grills and dining tables, a lounge with Wi-Fi, EV charging, gated parking, and elevator access to every floor.

Unit amenities

Every home has high-efficiency central heat and air conditioning, a full-size washer and dryer stack, a modern smooth-top range, and quartz countertops. Kitchens also include stainless steel Energy Star GE appliances, including refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves.

Smoking policy

Realm is a smoke-free building

Additional accessibility

ADA compliant

Unit features and accessibility type

1 bed 1 unit, 450 square feet, 2nd floor

areabathfloor

450

sqft

1

2

Additional fees

Application fee

$62
per applicant age 18 and over
Due at interview

Deposit

$1000 – $2797
Deposit maximum is limited at one month's rent.

Costs not included

Private parking currently not available. When it is available, it is offered at 50& below market rate, however, until parking is available, residents can park in the spaces in front of the office building directly across from Realm from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. They can also use the parking garage from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends. Vehicles must be removed from the garage during weekday business hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fees are not charged for reasonable accommodations needed due to disability, such as emotional support animals. Fees are also not charged for aids and services needed for effective communication due to a disability. With respect to credit checks, applicants receiving government rent subsidies have the option to provide "lawful, verifiable alternative evidence" of their ability to pay rent, instead of relying on their credit history.

Neighborhood

Location and transportation

Additional information

Required documents and selection criteria

Required documents

Applicants must provide their two most recent pay stubs and two most recent bank statements, or link their bank account through Snappt. All required income documents must be uploaded to Snappt and successfully pass verification.

Important program rules

Income eligibility required. Apartment must be tenants primary residence.

Availability

Lottery

Vacant units available

Application due: Nov 11, 2026 at 11:59PM

Applicants will be reviewed in lottery rank order until all vacancies are filled.

1 unit

How to apply

Apply online

Get a paper application

Submit a paper application

Send application by US Mail

PO Box 194404
San Francisco, CA 94119

Get directions

Applications must be received by the deadline. If sending by U.S. Mail, the application must be received by Nov 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Realm is not responsible for lost or delayed mail.

Public lottery

November 30, 2026
5:00pm - 1:00am

What to expect

Application submitted by any methods other than the methods described above will not be accepted.

Applicants must be ready to move in December 2026.

No waitlist will be kept, this is for the available unit only.

Households of 4 or more will be automatically disqualified due to occupancy limits.

Households indicating less than $6,992 ($83,910/year) in income will be automatically disqualified (unless a rental subsidy is indicated on the application).

Verification of preferences is required.

Applicants will be contacted by the property agent in rank order until the vacancy is filled.

A unit/property tour will only be offered after the lottery is run, to applicants who are being screened for the unit.

Contact leasing agent

Vincent Rositano

Business Manager

Call (650) 698-7718

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

1545 San Antonio Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Get directions

Office hours

By appointment only for BMR interest after the lottery. Email inquiries are encouraged.