Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Mountain View, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mountain View rent stands today
Mountain View, CA rent rose 11.3% year over year, with a current median of $4,147/month. Renters today are paying $125 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level last seen this month in July 2026.
Vs. national rents
Mountain View runs roughly 2× the national median of $1,930/month, placing it among the priciest metros in the country. The market is small with 65 total rentals, reflecting a high-demand, limited-supply environment.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Mountain View rent for $2,885/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,580/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $5,898/month and 4+ bedrooms at $8,148/month, with apartments making up 67.7% of total rentals and houses commanding a median of $5,995/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Saint Francis Acres rents fell 47.7% year over year to $3,813/month across 13 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide rise of 11.3% and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Mountain View
$4,147/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Mountain View is $4,147 per month as of July 2026. This is 115% above the national average rent, or $2,217 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mountain View
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mountain View rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mountain View, CA
Average rent prices in Mountain View have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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
Mountain View, CA
Rent prices in Mountain View vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mountain View is $3,995, whereas a house costs $5,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Mountain View run $3,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,655.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,885 | 3% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $3,250 |  3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $4,580 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $5,897 | 4% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $8,147 | 20% | 56% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Los Altos | $4,527 | |
Cuernavaca | $3,489 | |
Cuesta Park | $4,403 | |
Gemello | $4,527 | |
North Whisman | $4,084 | |
Old Mountain View | $4,400 | |
Shoreline West | $4,240 | |
Slater | $3,540 | |
Wagon Wheel | $4,200 | |
Whisman Station | $3,962 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,540 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,995 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,885
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,580
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,897
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,147
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
56%
Old Mountain View
Average rent
$4,400
Cuernavaca
Average rent
$3,489
Shoreline West
Average rent
$4,240
Whisman Station
Average rent
$3,962
Slater
Average rent
$3,540
Central Los Altos
Average rent
$4,527
Cuesta Park
Average rent
$4,403
North Whisman
Average rent
$4,084
Wagon Wheel
Average rent
$4,200
Gemello
Average rent
$4,527
Apartments
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,540
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mountain View and Fremont by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mountain View
115%higher than the national median
60%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mountain View, CA is 34% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.
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15%Discover rentals in Mountain View, CA
5d+ ago
Slater apartment for rent in Mountain View
181 Ada Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
7h ago
Townhouse for rent in Mountain View
1343 W Middlefield Rd #R4, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
210 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,980–$3,295
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,895–$3,995
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,400–$5,845
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
200 Infinity Way, Mountain View, CA 94043
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,687–$8,033
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,350–$5,660
Apartment for rent
20h ago
707 Continental Cir, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,324–$10,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,777–$4,469
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,895–$3,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
2 baths
$4,499–$4,659
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$3,355–$3,523
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
2 baths
$4,499–$4,659
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,440
$3,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,370
$6,670
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,080
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,895–$3,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
2 baths
$4,499–$4,659
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$3,355–$3,523
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,400–$5,845
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Mountain View, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mountain View rental market.
How much is rent in Mountain View?
The average rent in Mountain View is $4,147 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mountain View?
Average rent prices in Mountain View have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Mountain View rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mountain View is 115% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,217 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mountain View?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View are Cuernavaca ($3,489/mo), Slater ($3,540/mo), and Whisman Station ($3,962/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mountain View?
To comfortably afford rent in Mountain View, 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 Mountain View?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Mountain View average around $3,210/month and two-bedrooms approximately $4,130/month. Both bedroom types have softened from last year, with one-bedrooms down 5.7% and two-bedrooms down 3.1% year over year.
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).