Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Mountain View, CA

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mountain View, CA is $3,840. This is +97%, or $1,891, higher than the national average.

$4.64

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,840

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

79

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mountain View, CA is $3,840. This is +97%, or $1,891, higher than the national average.

$4.64

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
20%
41%
21%
13%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

59%
41%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Mountain View, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Mountain View, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Mountain View, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Mountain View, CA is $3,839. A 1-bedroom apartment in Mountain View, CA costs about $3,685 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,360. Houses for rent in Mountain View, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,494

1%

19%

2 bedroom

$4,246

4%

9%

3 bedroom

$5,120

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$15,000

10%

82%

Studio

$2,537

1%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,537

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,494

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,246

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,120

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

82%

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.

Compare rent prices in Mountain View, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Mountain View, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Fremont, CA.

Mountain View

Median rent price$3,840
increased by97%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,940
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mountain View, CA is 31% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.

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100 W El Camino Real - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old Mountain View house for rent in Mountain View

1 BD 1 BA

100 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040

1 bed

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Nov 25

464 Ellis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 Ellis St

464 Ellis St, Mountain View, CA 94043

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

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Available Dec 16

181 Ada Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Slater house for rent in Mountain View

1 BD 1 BA

181 Ada Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

Available Oct 4

464 Ellis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mountain View

1 BD 1 BA

464 Ellis St, Mountain View, CA 94043

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

210 Calderon Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

210 Calderon Avenue

210 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,980–$3,295

Apartment for rent

King Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

King Apartments

2000 California Street ##20, Mountain View, CA 94040

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 12

9003 - PARK, MOUNTAIN VIEW - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8

Very good

9003 - PARK, MOUNTAIN VIEW

880 Park Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200–$2,750

Price drop

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273 Mountain View Ave #1BD - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shoreline West apartment for rent in Mountain View

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