Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
Los Altos, CA

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Los Altos, CA is $4,140. This is +112%, or $2,190, higher than the national average.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Median rent

$4,140

increased by39%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Los Altos, CA is $4,140. This is +112%, or $2,190, higher than the national average.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

27%
35%
11%
27%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

80%
20%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

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 39% 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 $3,546. A 1-bedroom apartment in Los Altos, CA costs about $2,899 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,817. Houses for rent in Los Altos, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $7,750.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,246

1%

18%

2 bedroom

$4,495

1%

28%

3 bedroom

$5,495

40%

1%

4 bedroom

$14,500

134%

24%

Studio

$2,525

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,246

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,495

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$14,500

Last 30 days

134%

Last year

24%

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

Median rent price$4,140
increased by112%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,327
increased by71%

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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150 W Edith Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bath

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82 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

3 beds

1 bath

$4,990

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