Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 17, 2026
Average rent in
Mountain View, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mountain View rent stands today
Mountain View, CA rent rose 17.0% year over year, with a current median of $4,278/month. Renters today are paying $419 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level last seen this month in 2026-08.
Vs. national rents
Mountain View runs roughly 2.2× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among the priciest metros in the country. The market is small with 73 total rentals, reflecting a high-demand, limited-inventory environment.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $2,816/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,485/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,600/month. Larger units reach $8,995/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms together making up over 60% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Central Los Altos rents fell 36.8% year over year to $5,350/month across 12 rentals, and North Waverly Park dropped 33.1% to $3,446/month. These declines contrast with other neighborhoods, indicating varied local market conditions.
Median rent
Median rent in Mountain View
$4,278/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Mountain View is $4,278 per month as of August 2026. This is 122% above the national average rent, or $2,353 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mountain View
73
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $4,075, whereas a house costs $5,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Mountain View run $3,560 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,690.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,816 |  6% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $3,485 | 3% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $4,600 | 3% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $5,800 | No Change | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $8,995 | 16% | 43% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Los Altos | $5,350 | |
Cuernavaca | $3,545 | |
Cuesta Park | $4,700 | |
Gemello | $4,759 | |
Jackson Park | $4,444 | |
Old Mountain View | $3,727 | |
Saint Francis Acres | $4,610 | |
Shoreline West | $4,320 | |
Slater | $4,108 | |
Whisman Station | $4,287 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,075 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,320 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,997 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,040 | 58% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,816
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,485
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,995
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
43%
Cuernavaca
Average rent
$3,545
Old Mountain View
Average rent
$3,727
Shoreline West
Average rent
$4,320
Whisman Station
Average rent
$4,287
Slater
Average rent
$4,108
Gemello
Average rent
$4,759
Cuesta Park
Average rent
$4,700
Jackson Park
Average rent
$4,444
Central Los Altos
Average rent
$5,350
Saint Francis Acres
Average rent
$4,610
Apartments
Average rent
$4,075
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,320
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$5,997
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,040
Last 30 days
58%
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
122%higher than the national median
62%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mountain View, CA is 37% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.
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10%$3,400
3%$3,534
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1%$3,732
10%$3,000
13%Discover rentals in Mountain View, CA
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
Townhouse for rent in Mountain View
1343 W Middlefield Rd #R4, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
Available Aug 22
2d ago
2000 California Street ##20, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mountain View
1300 Montecito Ave #17, Mountain View, CA 94043
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
19h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,350–$6,075
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 Infinity Way, Mountain View, CA 94043
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,710–$10,034
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,320
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
555 W Middlefield Rd #6219A, Mountain View, CA 94043
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,590–$5,460
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
2 baths
$4,487–$4,647
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$4,429–$4,579
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
2 baths
$4,487–$4,647
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,500–$4,435
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,355
House for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,440
$3,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
2 baths
$4,435
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,350–$6,075
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 $4,278 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mountain View?
Average rent prices in Mountain View have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Mountain View rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mountain View is 122% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,353 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mountain View?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View are Cuernavaca ($3,545/mo), Old Mountain View ($3,727/mo), and Slater ($4,108/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 $171,000/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).