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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Atherton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Atherton
$5,300/mo
66%vs previous year
The average rent in Atherton is $5,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 173% above the national average rent, or $3,360 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Atherton
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 66% 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 $4,000, whereas a house costs $7,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Atherton run $3,008 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,610.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,286 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,010 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $6,110 | 30% | - | |
3 bedroom | $6,490 | No Change | 45% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 |  42% | 52% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lindenwood | $5,270 | |
Lloyden Park | $3,518 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,000 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,715 | - | - | |
Houses | $7,075 | 42% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,700 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,286
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,010
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,110
Last 30 days
30%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,490
Last year
45%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
42%
Last year
52%
Lloyden Park
Average rent
$3,518
Lindenwood
Average rent
$5,270
Apartments
Average rent
$4,000
Condos
Average rent
$3,715
Houses
Average rent
$7,075
Last 30 days
42%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,700
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
173%higher than the national median
77%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Atherton, CA is 54% higher than the median rent in Colma, CA.
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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 $5,300 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Atherton?
Average rent prices in Atherton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 66% since last year.
How does Atherton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Atherton is 173% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,360 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 $212,000/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).