Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Mountain View, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Mountain View, CA rent rose 11.2% year over year to a current median of $4,192/month. Despite this rise, rents have declined 1.8% month over month, sitting just below the peak of $4,317/month reached last month.
Compared to national trends
Mountain View's median rent is roughly 2.2× the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city as a pricier metro in California's Bay Area, reflecting its high-demand rental market.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $2,757/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,650/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,574/month in Mountain View. Larger units such as 4+ bedrooms reach $8,100/month, covering the range of rents by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Saint Francis Acres rents fell 50.2% year over year to $4,518/month across 12 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 11.2% rise. This localized decline shows variation within Mountain View's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Mountain View
$4,192/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Mountain View is $4,192 per month as of September 2026. This is 121% above the national average rent, or $2,292 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mountain View
74
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 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $4,087, whereas a house costs $5,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Mountain View run $3,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,627.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,757 | 3% |  23% | |
1 bedroom | $3,650 | No Change | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $4,574 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $5,720 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $8,100 | 22% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blossom Valley | $3,405 | |
Central Los Altos | $5,295 | |
Cuernavaca | $4,139 | |
Cuesta Park | $4,209 | |
Gemello | $5,450 | |
Jackson Park | $4,470 | |
Old Mountain View | $4,139 | |
Shoreline West | $4,485 | |
Slater | $3,397 | |
Whisman Station | $3,683 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,087 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,750 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,999 | 16% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | 30% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,757
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,574
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,720
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,100
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
20%
Old Mountain View
Average rent
$4,139
Cuernavaca
Average rent
$4,139
Shoreline West
Average rent
$4,485
Slater
Average rent
$3,397
Whisman Station
Average rent
$3,683
Cuesta Park
Average rent
$4,209
Central Los Altos
Average rent
$5,295
Gemello
Average rent
$5,450
Jackson Park
Average rent
$4,470
Blossom Valley
Average rent
$3,405
Apartments
Average rent
$4,087
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$5,999
Last 30 days
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
30%
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
121%higher than the national median
69%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mountain View, CA is 31% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$2,504
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3%$4,275
6%$3,650
6%$4,950
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8%$3,593
3%$3,743
7%$3,800
3%$3,787
3%$2,940
12%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
2d 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
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
Apartment for rent in Mountain View
1072 Terra Bella Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Los Altos house for rent in Mountain View
1681 Kensington Ave #1, Mountain View, CA 94024
5 beds
5 baths
$15,900
$15,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 14
25m ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,960–$6,470
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real #1313, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,330–$7,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,170
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,689–$4,457
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
2 baths
$4,679
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
2 baths
$4,679
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,830
$3,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,010
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,130
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,689–$4,457
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$3,395–$3,478
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 $4,192 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mountain View?
Average rent prices in Mountain View have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Mountain View rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mountain View is 121% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,292 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mountain View?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View are Slater ($3,397/mo), Blossom Valley ($3,405/mo), and Whisman Station ($3,683/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 $168,000/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).