Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Los Gatos, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Los Gatos

$3,300/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Los Gatos is $3,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.

$2.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Los Gatos

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Los Gatos rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Los Gatos, CA

Average rent prices in Los Gatos have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Los Gatos, CA

Rent prices in Los Gatos vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Los Gatos is $2,915, whereas a house costs $5,057. 1-bedroom apartments in Los Gatos run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,115.

Listings

Studio

$2,178

1%

32%

1 bedroom

$2,600

9%

13%

2 bedroom

$3,000

2%

16%

3 bedroom

$4,820

7%

2%

4 bedroom

$8,695

5%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$2,178

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,820

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,695

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Los Gatos and Aptos by all bedroom counts and property types.

Los Gatos

Median rent price$3,300
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Los Gatos, CA is equal to the median rent in Aptos, CA.

Discover rentals in Los Gatos, CA

15004 Briggs Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Los Gatos

TRANQUILITY 2BDR CONDO APT

15004 Briggs Ct, Los Gatos, CA 95032

2 beds

2 baths

$2,199

Condo for rent

920 Castlewood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

920 Castlewood Dr

920 Castlewood Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Price drop

Apartment for rent

CASTLEWOOD DR 915 - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8

Very good

CASTLEWOOD DR 915

915 Castlewood Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

Apartment for rent

Blossom Hill Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.1

Very good

Blossom Hill Apartments

110 Oak Rim Ct, Los Gatos, CA 95032

2 beds

2 baths

$3,115

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Los Gatos, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Los Gatos rental market.

How much is rent in Los Gatos?

The average rent in Los Gatos is $3,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Los Gatos?

Average rent prices in Los Gatos have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Los Gatos rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Los Gatos is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Los Gatos?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Los Gatos are Blossom Hill Manor ($2,600/mo), Shannon ($3,195/mo), and Strathmore ($3,230/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Los Gatos?

To comfortably afford rent in Los Gatos, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Los Gatos?

Los Gatos 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,500 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $3,500 monthly. Both bedroom types showed increases from the previous year, with 1-bedrooms rising 3.1% and 2-bedrooms climbing 16.3% year over year.

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).

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