Average Rent in Menlo Park, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Menlo Park, CA

Average rent prices in Menlo Park have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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
Menlo Park, CA

Rent prices in Menlo Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Menlo Park is $4,197, whereas a house costs $6,047. 1-bedroom apartments in Menlo Park run $3,730 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,577.


Studio	$3,286	8%	19%
1 bedroom	$3,300	6%	7%
2 bedroom	$4,587	No Change	16%
3 bedroom	$6,265	8%	14%
4 bedroom	$12,075	23%	27%

		Listings
Allied Arts	$5,440
Belle Haven	$4,017
Central Menlo Park	$4,758
Downtown Menlo Park	$4,200
Linfield Oaks	$5,150
Sharon Height	$5,560
South Of Seminary Vintage Oaks	$4,500
Suburban Park Lorelei Manor Flood Park Triangle	$5,820
The Willows	$5,365
University Heights	$5,140


Apartments	$4,197	1%	No Change
Condos	$5,495	91%	No Change
Houses	$6,047	No Change	No Change
Rooms	$1,750	6%	-

Studio

Average rent

$3,286

Last 30 days

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,587

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,265

Last 30 days

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,075

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Menlo Park and Burlingame by all bedroom counts and property types.

Menlo Park

Median rent price$4,474

132%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,351

74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Menlo Park, CA is 34% higher than the median rent in Burlingame, CA.

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Discover rentals in Menlo Park, CA

5d+ ago

Belle Haven townhouse for rent in Menlo Park

370 Hamilton Ave #105, Menlo Park, CA 94025

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available Sep 1

5d+ ago

Belle Haven apartment for rent in Menlo Park

370 Hamilton Ave #101, Menlo Park, CA 94025

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

2d ago

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Very good

Madera Park Apartments

1017 Madera Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

2 beds

1 bath

$3,650

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

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701 Curtis Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025

2 beds

1 bath

$4,100

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Fremont 854

854 Fremont St, Menlo Park, CA 94025

2 beds

2 baths

$4,200

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

South of Seminary - Vintage Oaks condo for rent in Menlo Park

$4,500 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Condo In Menlo Park With Great Amenities

610 Gilbert Ave #28, Menlo Park, CA 94025

2 beds

1 bath

$4,500

Condo for rent

Available Jul 31

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1324 Sevier Ave #1624, Menlo Park, CA 94025

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,750

House for rent

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5d+ ago

Verified

732 Laurel Ave #1553, Menlo Park, CA 94025

3 beds

2 baths

$5,290

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Menlo Park, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Menlo Park rental market.

How much is rent in Menlo Park?

The average rent in Menlo Park is $4,474 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Menlo Park?

Average rent prices in Menlo Park have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Menlo Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Menlo Park is 132% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,544 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Menlo Park?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Menlo Park are Belle Haven ($4,017/mo), Downtown Menlo Park ($4,200/mo), and South Of Seminary Vintage Oaks ($4,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Menlo Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Menlo Park, you'd need to earn approximately $179,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Menlo Park?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Menlo Park average around $3,270/month and two-bedrooms approximately $4,610/month.

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).