Independent living
Runnymede Gardens Apartments.
Independent living in East Palo Alto, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2301 Cooley Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 |
| City | East Palo Alto |
| State | California |
| Phone | (650) 323-1106 |
| Website | https://www.midpen-housing.org/property/runnymede-gardens/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | HUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household. |
| Apartments | 78 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Runnymede Gardens is an affordable 62+ senior community run by MidPen Housing in the heart of East Palo Alto. The one-bedroom homes have updated kitchens and bathrooms, a dining area, generous closet space, and a private balcony or patio. Residents share a spacious community room, a computer center, resident lounges, and a landscaped courtyard, and the community is close to grocery stores, the main library, the post office, and public transportation.
More about this provider
| MidPen Housing presents Runnymede Gardens as an affordable 62+ senior community in East Palo Alto offering comfortable one-bedroom apartment homes with updated kitchens and bathrooms, plus community room, computer center, lounges and a landscaped courtyard. | |
| Services and programs | Community spaces and amenities-as-services stated for this property: spacious community room, computer center, resident lounges, landscaped courtyard with a ping pong table, secure parking, elevator access, private balconies or patios, and one-bedroom homes with updated kitchens and bathrooms, dedicated dining area, generous closet space and in-unit storage |
| Who it serves | Seniors age 62+ - MidPen describes Runnymede Gardens as an inviting and affordable 62+ senior community in East Palo Alto |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone (650) 323-1106; email runnymede@midpen-housing.org (both stated on the fresh property page). Office hours / visiting hours: not published on the page read |
| Website | https://www.midpen-housing.org/property/runnymede-gardens/ |
Floor plans
| Apartment floor plans | |
|---|---|
| Apartment | Updated kitchens and bathrooms, a dedicated dining area, generous closet space, and additional in-unit storage; private balcony or patio; elevator access. No sizes or prices stated on the page. Source: MidPen Housing property page, checked 2026-11-08. |
Who pays for independent living?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- How to Pay for Independent Living: Rent, Income, and Rental Help
- What Senior Apartments Cost: Rent, Fees, and What the Monthly Payment Covers
Independent living guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Runnymede Gardens Apartments.
Where is Runnymede Gardens Apartments. located?
Runnymede Gardens Apartments. is at 2301 Cooley Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303.
How do I contact Runnymede Gardens Apartments.?
Call Runnymede Gardens Apartments. at (650) 323-1106.
How much does independent living cost?
There is no single price for independent living. Rent is set by each community and varies a lot by city. The cost survey this site uses does not publish a national median for independent living, so we do not print one. Medicare does not pay for it, so families pay the rent out of pocket. See our guide to independent living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for independent living?
No. Medicare does not pay rent or housing costs. It pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits. The housing itself is paid out of pocket.
What is the difference between independent living and assisted living?
Independent living is housing for older adults who can live on their own. It gives a private home, meals in some places, and social activities. It does not include help with daily tasks. Assisted living adds that help. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medicine, and staff are on hand day and night.
Who else pays for independent living besides Medicare?
Families pay the rent out of pocket. No insurance pays for independent living rent. Low-income senior apartments funded by HUD keep rent lower for people who qualify. Some veterans put VA pension payments toward the rent.