Bedroom count
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Last updated on February 2, 2026
Average rent in
Los Altos, CA
Last updated on February 2, 2026
Last updated on February 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Los Altos, CA is $3,859. This is +103%, or $1,959, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$3,859
42%Total rentals
11
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Los Altos, CA is $3,859. This is +103%, or $1,959, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Los Altos, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent price trends in
Los Altos, CA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Los Altos, CA have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 42% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Los Altos, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Los Altos, CA is $2,917. A 1-bedroom apartment in Los Altos, CA costs about $2,897 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,609. Houses for rent in Los Altos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,999.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,925 | 13% | 73% | |
2 bedroom | $4,960 |  20% | - | |
3 bedroom | $5,995 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $12,900 | 16% | 8% | |
Studio | $2,500 | 3% | No Change |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Loyola Corners | $3,205 | |
North Los Altos | $3,859 | |
Old Los Altos | $4,440 | |
Rancho | $4,250 | |
South Los Altos | $2,869 | |
Woodland Acres The Highlands | $3,335 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,917 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $5,700 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $5,999 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
73%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,960
Last 30 days
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$12,900
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
8%
South Los Altos
Average rent
$2,869
North Los Altos
Average rent
$3,859
Woodland Acres The Highlands
Average rent
$3,335
Loyola Corners
Average rent
$3,205
Old Los Altos
Average rent
$4,440
Rancho
Average rent
$4,250
Apartments
Average rent
$2,917
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$5,700
Houses
Average rent
$5,999
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Los Altos, 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.
Compare rent prices in Los Altos, CA to other cities
Median rent prices in Los Altos, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Atherton, CA.
Los Altos
103%higher than the national median
63%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Los Altos, CA is 24% higher than the median rent in Atherton, CA.
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