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Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Atherton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Atherton
$4,300/mo
78%vs previous year
The average rent in Atherton is $4,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 126% above the national average rent, or $2,400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Atherton
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Atherton rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Atherton, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Atherton, CA
Average rent prices in Atherton have increased by 50% over the last month and have decreased by 78% 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
Atherton, CA
Rent prices in Atherton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Atherton is $4,460, whereas a house costs $6,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Atherton run $3,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,445.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 | - | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $3,276 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $4,595 | 31% | - | |
3 bedroom | $6,210 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $6,895 | 27% | 72% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lindenwood | $4,200 | |
Lloyden Park | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,460 | - |  11% | |
Condos | $5,800 | - | - | |
Houses | $6,800 | 50% | 65% | |
Rooms | $1,600 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,276
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,595
Last 30 days
31%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,210
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,895
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
72%
Lloyden Park
Average rent
$3,500
Lindenwood
Average rent
$4,200
Apartments
Average rent
$4,460
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$5,800
Houses
Average rent
$6,800
Last 30 days
50%
Last year
65%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,600
The table above reflects average rent prices in Atherton, 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 Atherton, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Atherton and Colma by all bedroom counts and property types.
Atherton
126%higher than the national median
112%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Atherton, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Colma, CA.
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$4,575
5%Discover rentals in Atherton, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Atherton
4 beds
4 baths
$12,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Atherton
64 Alejandra Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
2 beds
1 bath
$6,500
Additional 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Atherton
4 beds
4 baths
$12,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Atherton, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Atherton rental market.
How much is rent in Atherton?
The average rent in Atherton is $4,300 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Atherton?
Average rent prices in Atherton have increased by 50% over the last month and have decreased by 78% since last year.
How does Atherton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Atherton is 126% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,400 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Atherton?
To comfortably afford rent in Atherton, you'd need to earn approximately $172,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).