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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Menlo Park, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Menlo Park
$4,447/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Menlo Park is $4,447 per month as of October 2026. This is 134% above the national average rent, or $2,547 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Menlo Park
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Menlo Park rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Menlo Park, CA
Average rent prices in Menlo Park have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $4,124, whereas a house costs $6,930. 1-bedroom apartments in Menlo Park run $3,497 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,447.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,150 | 7% |  23% | |
1 bedroom | $3,495 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $4,462 | 5% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $6,465 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $7,500 | No Change | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Allied Arts | $4,420 | |
Belle Haven | $4,413 | |
Central Menlo Park | $4,760 | |
Downtown Menlo Park | $4,790 | |
Linfield Oaks | $6,399 | |
Menlo Oaks | $4,420 | |
Sharon Height | $5,500 | |
South Of Seminary Vintage Oaks | $4,447 | |
The Willows | $5,932 | |
University Heights | $4,880 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,124 | 4% | 16% | |
Condos | $5,897 | 15% | 81% | |
Houses | $6,930 | No Change | 1% | |
Rooms | $1,577 | 9% | 54% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,462
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,465
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last year
27%
Sharon Height
Average rent
$5,500
Belle Haven
Average rent
$4,413
Downtown Menlo Park
Average rent
$4,790
The Willows
Average rent
$5,932
University Heights
Average rent
$4,880
Linfield Oaks
Average rent
$6,399
Central Menlo Park
Average rent
$4,760
South Of Seminary Vintage Oaks
Average rent
$4,447
Allied Arts
Average rent
$4,420
Menlo Oaks
Average rent
$4,420
Apartments
Average rent
$4,124
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
Condos
Average rent
$5,897
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
81%
Houses
Average rent
$6,930
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,577
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
54%
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
134%higher than the national median
97%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Menlo Park, CA is 19% higher than the median rent in Burlingame, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$3,591
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8%$4,220
22%$3,630
19%$3,434
2%$4,420
Discover rentals in Menlo Park, CA
12h ago
416 Waverley St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
16 Kent Pl, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
48 Kent Pl, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
777 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,649–$5,777
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Sharon Height townhouse for rent in Menlo Park
3 beds
2.5 baths
$9,950
Price dropped $1,250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
350 Sharon Park Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$5,499–$10,819
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
350 Sharon Park Dr #1446, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–2 beds
1 bath
$6,110–$7,610
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1545 San Antonio St #1072, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,810–$7,020
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
777 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,649–$5,777
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1010 Noel Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2 beds
1 bath
$4,195–$4,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1025 Laurel St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2 beds
1 bath
$4,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1041 Laurel St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2 beds
1 bath
$4,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1010 Noel Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2 beds
1 bath
$4,195–$4,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
3645 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,287–$5,607
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
33m ago
Verified
3645 Haven Ave #1287, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,950–$4,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,280
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
777 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,649–$5,777
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1010 Noel Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2 beds
1 bath
$4,195–$4,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,640
Price dropped $340Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,280
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $4,447 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Menlo Park?
Average rent prices in Menlo Park have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Menlo Park rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Menlo Park is 134% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,547 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Menlo Park?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Menlo Park are Belle Haven ($4,413/mo), Allied Arts ($4,420/mo), and Menlo Oaks ($4,420/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 $178,000/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?
November and December offer the best rental conditions in Menlo Park, with lower prices and less competition from other renters. July sees the highest rents, running approximately 23% higher than November's lowest prices.
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).