Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Morgan Hill, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Morgan Hill

$3,872/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Morgan Hill is $3,872 per month as of September 2026. This is 104% above the national average rent, or $1,972 more per month.

$2.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Morgan Hill

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Morgan Hill 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 Morgan Hill, CA

Average rent prices in Morgan Hill have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Morgan Hill, CA

Rent prices in Morgan Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Morgan Hill is $2,667, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Morgan Hill run $2,229 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,664.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

6%

17%

1 bedroom

$2,445

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,995

No Change

18%

3 bedroom

$4,150

7%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,825

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,445

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Morgan Hill, 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 Morgan Hill, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Morgan Hill and Aptos by all bedroom counts and property types.

Morgan Hill

Median rent price$3,872
increased by104%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morgan Hill, CA is 14% higher than the median rent in Aptos, CA.

Discover rentals in Morgan Hill, CA

18730 Miner Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Morgan Hill

2 beds

1 bath

$2,602

Village at Madrone - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.8

Very good

Village at Madrone

18730 Miner Ln, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,664–$3,066

18730 Miner Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Morgan Hill

3 beds

2 baths

$2,994

315 Heidi Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Morgan Hill

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Frequently asked questions for Morgan Hill, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Morgan Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Morgan Hill?

The average rent in Morgan Hill is $3,872 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Morgan Hill?

Average rent prices in Morgan Hill have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Morgan Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Morgan Hill is 104% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,972 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Morgan Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Morgan Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $155,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Morgan Hill?

Based on historical seasonal patterns from our 2025 data, April typically offers the lowest rental prices in Morgan Hill while September sees peak rates. The difference between spring and fall pricing reached about 16%, making spring months potentially better for budget-conscious renters.

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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