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Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Menlo Park, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Menlo Park
$4,145/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Menlo Park is $4,145 per month as of September 2026. This is 118% above the national average rent, or $2,245 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Menlo Park
38
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 10% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $3,949, whereas a house costs $5,960. 1-bedroom apartments in Menlo Park run $3,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,367.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,950 |  1% |  31% | |
1 bedroom | $3,095 | 2% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $4,367 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $6,440 | 7% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $7,500 | 36% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belle Haven | $3,757 | |
Central Menlo Park | $4,400 | |
Downtown Menlo Park | $4,100 | |
Linfield Oaks | $4,197 | |
Menlo Oaks | $3,900 | |
Sharon Height | $5,190 | |
South Of Seminary Vintage Oaks | $4,745 | |
Suburban Park Lorelei Manor Flood Park Triangle | $4,297 | |
The Willows | $4,320 | |
University Heights | $4,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,949 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,650 | 14% | 55% | |
Houses | $5,960 | 15% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,375 | 19% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,367
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,440
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
12%
Sharon Height
Average rent
$5,190
Belle Haven
Average rent
$3,757
Downtown Menlo Park
Average rent
$4,100
University Heights
Average rent
$4,300
The Willows
Average rent
$4,320
Linfield Oaks
Average rent
$4,197
South Of Seminary Vintage Oaks
Average rent
$4,745
Suburban Park Lorelei Manor Flood Park Triangle
Average rent
$4,297
Menlo Oaks
Average rent
$3,900
Central Menlo Park
Average rent
$4,400
Apartments
Average rent
$3,949
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
55%
Houses
Average rent
$5,960
Last 30 days
15%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
19%
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
118%higher than the national median
71%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Menlo Park, CA is 28% higher than the median rent in Burlingame, CA.
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83%$3,636
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2%$4,030
$4,000
7%$3,792
1%$4,495
Discover rentals in Menlo Park, CA
5d+ ago
Downtown Menlo Park apartment for rent in Menlo Park
4 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
723 Menlo Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
416 Waverley St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5h ago
854 Fremont St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2 beds
2 baths
$3,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
568 Glenwood Ave #01, Menlo Park, CA 94025
3 beds
2 baths
$9,916
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 6
1d ago
350 Sharon Park Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$6,474–$12,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
350 Sharon Park Dr #457, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–2 beds
1 bath
$5,190–$7,890
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1545 San Antonio St #1072, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,460–$6,550
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3645 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,559–$4,629
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
777 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,627–$5,637
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1101 Noel Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1 bed
1 bath
$3,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 Crane St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1 bed
1 bath
$3,495
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3645 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,559–$4,629
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
777 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,627–$5,637
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 Crane St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1 bed
1 bath
$3,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 Crane St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1 bed
1 bath
$3,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1010 Noel Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2 beds
1 bath
$4,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$4,060
$3,280
Price drop
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 $4,145 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Menlo Park?
Average rent prices in Menlo Park have decreased by 10% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Menlo Park rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Menlo Park is 118% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,245 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Menlo Park?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Menlo Park are Belle Haven ($3,757/mo), Menlo Oaks ($3,900/mo), and Downtown Menlo Park ($4,100/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 $166,000/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).