About
The Marc, Palo Alto is a high-rise community in downtown Palo Alto with one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Homes are set up with open-concept layouts, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a private patio or balcony. In-home features include air conditioning, high-speed internet access, high ceilings, large closets, and kitchens with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and stove (select homes include stainless-steel appliances and granite or white quartz countertops). Floor plans range from 675 to 1,962 square feet. On the community side, you’ll find a fitness center, heated swimming pool that’s open year-round, a yoga & meditation studio, dry sauna, and clubhouse/lobby with Wi‑Fi. Practical extras include laundry facilities on each floor, bicycle storage, storage lockers, valet trash, dry-cleaning services, and covered carport and guest parking. The location puts you close to Johnson Park and Heritage Park, plus downtown favorites like the Palo Alto Farmers’ Market and Stanford Shopping Center.
Rent by bedroom
| Home | Starting rent | Floor plans |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom675 sq ft | Contact for pricing | 1 |
| 2 Bedroom945 sq ft | Contact for pricing | 1 |
| 3 Bedroom1,962 sq ft | Contact for pricing | 1 |
Floor Plans
3 floor plans · 675–1,962 sq ft.
Current availability is not tracked for this community. Contact the property or visit the official property website for available homes. Floor-plan details describe the community and do not indicate current unit availability.
1 Bedroom
1 plan · 675 sq ft2 Bedroom
1 plan · 945 sq ft3+ Bedroom
1 plan · 1,962 sq ftPets & Parking
Community Amenities
- Bicycle storage
- Clubhouse
- Digital/online payment options (BILT®)
- Dry sauna
- Dry-cleaning services
- EV charging stations
- Fitness center
- Furnished apartments available
- Gated electronic entrance
- Guest parking
- Heated swimming pool (year-round)
- Housekeeping services
- Laundry facilities on each floor
- Lobby with Wi‑Fi
- On-site maintenance
- On-site management
- Storage lockers
- Valet trash service
- Yoga & meditation studio
Unit Features
Neighborhood
What Sets The Marc, Palo Alto Apart
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Common rental questions about The Marc, Palo Alto
Illustrative examples answered from the property's published details — not a record of questions renters have asked, and not a guarantee.
What apartments in Downtown Palo Alto have a year-round heated pool and a fitness center?
The Marc, Palo Alto sits at 501 Forest Ave in Downtown Palo Alto and has a heated swimming pool that’s open year-round, plus a fitness center. There’s also a yoga & meditation studio and a dry sauna. Floor plans include 1 bed/1 bath (675 sq ft), 2 bed/2 bath (945 sq ft), and 3 bed/3 bath (1,962 sq ft).
I'm looking for an apartment near Stanford University in Palo Alto — any options with gated entry and covered parking?
The Marc, Palo Alto is in Downtown Palo Alto at 501 Forest Ave, near Stanford University. It has a gated electronic entrance, covered parking, and guest parking. You can choose from 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, or 3-bedroom layouts.
What Palo Alto apartments have laundry on each floor and EV charging stations?
The Marc, Palo Alto has laundry facilities on each floor and EV charging stations. It’s located in Downtown Palo Alto at 501 Forest Ave. Apartments come in 1 bed/1 bath, 2 bed/2 bath, and 3 bed/3 bath floor plans, and furnished apartments are available.