Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Mountain View, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mountain View rent stands today
Mountain View, CA rent rose 12.8% year over year, with a current median of $4,168/month. Renters today are paying $150 more per month on average than last year, just below the peak rent of $4,317/month reached last month.
Vs. national rents
Mountain View runs roughly 2.2× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the priciest metros in the country. The market is small with only 73 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Mountain View rent for $2,855/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,510/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,611/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $8,995/month. Houses command a median of $5,995/month while apartments are at $4,060/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Blossom Valley rents fell 52.1% year over year to $4,547/month across 11 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide 12.8% rise, marking a local cooldown not seen in most neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Mountain View
$4,168/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Mountain View is $4,168 per month as of September 2026. This is 119% above the national average rent, or $2,268 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mountain View
73
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mountain View rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mountain View, CA
Average rent prices in Mountain View have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Mountain View, CA
Rent prices in Mountain View vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mountain View is $4,060, whereas a house costs $5,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Mountain View run $3,745 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,675.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,855 | 4% |  28% | |
1 bedroom | $3,510 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $4,611 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $5,639 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $8,995 | 23% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Los Altos | $4,625 | |
Cuernavaca | $3,621 | |
Cuesta Park | $4,172 | |
Gemello | $4,508 | |
Jackson Park | $3,807 | |
Old Mountain View | $3,509 | |
Shoreline West | $4,500 | |
Slater | $3,510 | |
The Crossings | $4,455 | |
Whisman Station | $3,748 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,060 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,995 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,995 | 15% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,245 | 51% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,855
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,510
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,611
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,639
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,995
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
23%
Old Mountain View
Average rent
$3,509
Cuernavaca
Average rent
$3,621
Shoreline West
Average rent
$4,500
Cuesta Park
Average rent
$4,172
Whisman Station
Average rent
$3,748
Slater
Average rent
$3,510
Central Los Altos
Average rent
$4,625
Gemello
Average rent
$4,508
The Crossings
Average rent
$4,455
Jackson Park
Average rent
$3,807
Apartments
Average rent
$4,060
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
15%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
51%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mountain View, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Mountain View, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mountain View and Fremont by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mountain View
119%higher than the national median
65%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mountain View, CA is 33% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.
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8%Discover rentals in Mountain View, CA
5d+ ago
Slater house for rent in Mountain View
199 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Slater apartment for rent in Mountain View
181 Ada Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mountain View
1070 Terra Bella Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Wagon Wheel house for rent in Mountain View
198 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Central Los Altos house for rent in Mountain View
1681 Kensington Ave #1, Mountain View, CA 94024
5 beds
5 baths
$16,500
House for rent
Available Aug 19
18h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,355–$6,195
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,990
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real #1080, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
2 baths
$6,190–$6,970
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,807–$5,797
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,347–$4,839
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,543–$4,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,347–$4,839
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,010
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,990
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,290
$6,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,543–$4,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,355–$6,195
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
555 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,767–$4,430
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Mountain View, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mountain View rental market.
How much is rent in Mountain View?
The average rent in Mountain View is $4,168 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mountain View?
Average rent prices in Mountain View have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Mountain View rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mountain View is 119% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,268 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mountain View?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View are Old Mountain View ($3,509/mo), Slater ($3,510/mo), and Cuernavaca ($3,621/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mountain View?
To comfortably afford rent in Mountain View, you'd need to earn approximately $167,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mountain View?
Winter months like December offer the best rental deals in Mountain View, with rents running about 8% lower than peak summer season. November and December are the least competitive months for renters, while June and May see higher demand and tighter inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).