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 32% 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 $4,713, whereas a house costs $8,192. 1-bedroom apartments in Menlo Park run $3,779 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,289.


Studio	$2,450	4%	8%
1 bedroom	$3,720	4%	39%
2 bedroom	$5,153	4%	22%
3 bedroom	$6,480	1%	5%
4 bedroom	$9,495	9%	1%

		Listings
Allied Arts	$5,098
Belle Haven	$4,485
Downtown Menlo Park	$5,190
Linfield Oaks	$3,985
Menlo Oaks	$6,308
Sharon Height	$4,322
South Of Seminary Vintage Oaks	$3,974
Suburban Park Lorelei Manor Flood Park Triangle	$3,745
The Willows	$5,500
University Heights	$3,010


Apartments	$4,713	No Change	No Change
Condos	$3,350	4%	No Change
Houses	$8,192	4%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,720

Last 30 days

Last year

39%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,153

Last 30 days

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,480

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,495

Last 30 days

Last year

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$5,008

157%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850

46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Menlo Park, CA is 76% higher than the median rent in Burlingame, CA.

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Discover rentals in Menlo Park, CA

5d+ ago

Belle Haven apartment for rent in Menlo Park

370 Hamilton Ave #106, Menlo Park, CA 94025

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 6

3639 Haven Avenue, Unit 203 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

3639 Haven Avenue, Unit 203

3639 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Menlo Park

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

G4 | 845 Pierce Road

845 Pierce Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150–$2,300

Apartment for rent

MG23 - 1102 Henderson Road - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

7.7

Very good

MG23 - 1102 Henderson Road

1102 Henderson Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

310 Market

310 Market Pl, Menlo Park, CA 94025

2 beds

1 bath

$3,250

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Very good

328 Waverley Street

328 Waverley St, Menlo Park, CA 94025

2 beds

1 bath

$3,800

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

Verified

Noel Oaks Apartments

1010 Noel Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025

2 beds

1 bath

$4,195–$4,395

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 $5,008 per month as of June 13, 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 32% since last year.

How does Menlo Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Menlo Park is 157% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,058 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Menlo Park?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Menlo Park are University Heights ($3,010/mo), Suburban Park Lorelei Manor Flood Park Triangle ($3,745/mo), and South Of Seminary Vintage Oaks ($3,974/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 $200,000/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?

Menlo Park's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $4,500 per month. These figures reflect the competitive Silicon Valley rental landscape where tech professionals and families seek housing options.

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).