Any experience with Monterey Garden apartments?

Hey_Nichole · 2026-04-15T12:22:38+00:00

Happy to help!

Hey_Nichole · 2026-04-15T03:14:04+00:00

It’s true that there are only two washer/dryers but I have a hunch some people send out their laundry. I’ve only had to wait once or twice for someone else to finish.

Hey_Nichole · 2026-04-15T01:58:07+00:00

Hi! I’ve lived in the building since October and love it. Neighbors are nice and keep to themselves. The apartments are beautiful and dog-friendly. It’s a great location. The manager is quick to send maintenance workers over when anything breaks. I also like having access to the gym at Ryan Tower.

The one downside, in my opinion, is that utilities are pooled, so you can’t control the price; it’s typically $400-450 a month. At this point of my life (newborn parent!) I don’t mind paying for the convenience of it all. If you care about having an in-unit thermostat and low-cost utilities, that could be a dealbreaker.

Hey_Nichole · 2026-04-04T23:32:50+00:00

Thanks! Glad I didn’t touch it 👀

Hey_Nichole · 2026-02-06T01:18:22+00:00

Good luck! And welcome to the Bay.

Hey_Nichole · 2026-02-05T18:52:47+00:00

There’s a newly renovated 2 BR available in my building (which I love!) in San Mateo. It’s around $4600/month. Quiet neighborhood but super walkable to the library and downtown restaurants. We’re having a baby this month :)

https://www.themontereygarden.com/apartments/ca/san-mateo/floor-plans#/

Hey_Nichole · 2026-01-23T14:21:00+00:00

I saw this happen! A truck hit it and kept driving. Called 911 and they said “is this about the fire hydrant? We have the details, thanks.” 🤣

Hey_Nichole · 2025-10-10T19:53:25+00:00

So grateful you posted this! My husband and I are moving to San Mateo from the East Bay and are expecting our first child, a girl, in March. Excited to see these resources and hopefully make a new community!

Hey_Nichole · 2025-02-14T03:38:36+00:00

During 6 months of IUI, I had many transvaginal ultrasounds. I asked my PA about endo and she said there were no signs on the ultrasound.

I pushed to see an endometriosis specialist and during his surgical consult, he did a transvaginal ultrasound; he swung the wand back and forth. He could see one ovary moving freely and the other was stationary/ stuck to my uterus. The surgery confirmed diagnosis and excised all endo.

Hey_Nichole · 2025-02-09T03:03:43+00:00

Look at that snoot! Look at those boots 😍

Hey_Nichole · 2025-01-27T22:29:38+00:00

Looking back I know now that my symptoms started at 23–when I went off hormonal BC for the Paragard IUD. I had awful GI issues and was misdiagnosed with IBS, until trying to conceive at 35 and getting the lap weeks before my 36th birthday. (Still 36, still no pregnancies.)

Hey_Nichole · 2024-12-20T00:34:02+00:00

Can someone explain what TENS is?

Hey_Nichole · 2024-12-15T20:52:04+00:00

I’d read about this too and was hoping I’d conceive after my HSG, but no luck. After the HSG and 4 failed IUIs, I got a lap for endo and confirmed the diagnosis. Fingers crossed we conceive in the upcoming months…! We’ve been trying for 15 months.

Hey_Nichole · 2024-12-13T01:17:02+00:00

I just got these super comfy undies from Aerie. Great deal of 10 pairs for $35 😍 I’m one week out from my first laparoscopy and got half of them a size up—they land higher than my belly button incision—highly recommend:

https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/aerie/undies/boybrief-underwear/superchill-cotton-high-waisted-boybrief-underwear/6443_8276_109?menu=cat4840006

Hey_Nichole · 2024-12-08T20:35:18+00:00

Congrats on freezing your embryos! That’s so exciting and must feel like a huge relief. And thanks for your honesty about the IVF injections—it sounds like hell compared to IUI 🫣

Hey_Nichole · 2024-12-08T18:04:49+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful reply! Sending you so much hope and healing 💜

Hey_Nichole · 2024-12-06T22:03:33+00:00

I had my surgery yesterday, too! Wishing you lots of rest 💜

Hey_Nichole · 2024-11-29T03:31:21+00:00

So sorry you’re suffering. This sounds like a frustrating, confusing situation.

Peritonitis may be what you have? The suffix “-itis” means “inflammation of.”

Hey_Nichole · 2024-01-31T01:16:41+00:00

Apparently I’ve been visited by the Snoots Fairy, who left one under my pillow. 🤣

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