Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Mountain View, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mountain View rent stands today
Mountain View, CA rent rose 10.1% year over year, with a current median of $4,135/month. Renters today are paying $93 more per month on average than last year, though rent has softened slightly month over month by 1.7%.
Vs. national rents
Mountain View is 117.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the priciest metros for renters. The market offers 69 total rentals, reflecting a limited but high-cost inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Mountain View rent for $2,621/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,660/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,606/month, with 3-bedrooms at $5,620/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $7,198/month. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Blossom Valley rents fell 51.9% year over year to $4,573/month across 17 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide 10.1% rent increase and shows a distinct neighborhood cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Mountain View
$4,135/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Mountain View is $4,135 per month as of October 2026. This is 118% above the national average rent, or $2,235 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mountain View
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 10% 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 $4,000, whereas a house costs $5,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Mountain View run $3,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,641.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,621 |  2% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $3,660 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $4,605 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $5,620 | 2% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $7,197 | 10% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cuernavaca | $4,087 | |
Cuesta Park | $4,049 | |
Gemello | $4,387 | |
Jackson Park | $4,235 | |
North Waverly Park | $4,022 | |
Old Mountain View | $3,951 | |
Shoreline West | $4,261 | |
Slater | $3,907 | |
Wagon Wheel | $4,179 | |
Whisman Station | $3,912 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,000 | No Change | 5% | |
Condos | $2,995 | 27% | 9% | |
Houses | $5,800 | 3% | 8% | |
Rooms | $1,295 | 33% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,621
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,660
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,605
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,620
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,197
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
Cuernavaca
Average rent
$4,087
Old Mountain View
Average rent
$3,951
Shoreline West
Average rent
$4,261
Whisman Station
Average rent
$3,912
Slater
Average rent
$3,907
Cuesta Park
Average rent
$4,049
Gemello
Average rent
$4,387
Wagon Wheel
Average rent
$4,179
North Waverly Park
Average rent
$4,022
Jackson Park
Average rent
$4,235
Apartments
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$5,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
33%
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
118%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mountain View, CA is 29% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.
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5%$3,825
9%$3,561
5%$3,555
7%$3,810
5%$2,997
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
Apartment for rent in Mountain View
210 San Antonio Cir, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$22,000
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,290–$7,710
Apartment for rent
10h ago
200 Infinity Way, Mountain View, CA 94043
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,719–$12,466
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,125–$6,235
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,809–$5,899
Price droppedApartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
2 baths
$4,387–$4,547
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
2 baths
$4,387–$4,547
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,353–$4,265
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,056
House for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,330
Price dropped $250Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$3,809–$4,267
Price droppedApartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,353–$4,265
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $4,135 per month as of October 17, 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 10% since last year.
How does Mountain View rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mountain View is 118% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,235 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mountain View?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View are Slater ($3,907/mo), Whisman Station ($3,912/mo), and Old Mountain View ($3,951/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 $165,000/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).