Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Mountain View, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mountain View rent stands today
Mountain View, CA rent rose 10.3% year over year, with a current median of $4,179/month. Renters today are paying $389 more per month on average than last year, though rent has eased slightly by 1.2% month over month since the August peak of $4,317/month.
Vs. national rents
Mountain View rents run 120.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This places Mountain View among the priciest metros for renters, with a tight market of only 70 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Mountain View rent for $2,721/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,660/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,558/month, with 3-bedrooms at $5,678/month and 4+ bedrooms at $7,698/month. Studios make up 10.9% of the rental inventory, while 1-bed and 2-bed units each account for 31.7%.
Median rent
Median rent in Mountain View
$4,179/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Mountain View is $4,179 per month as of October 2026. This is 120% above the national average rent, or $2,279 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mountain View
70
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $4,070, whereas a house costs $6,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Mountain View run $3,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,620.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,721 |  4% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $3,660 | 4% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $4,557 | 2% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $5,677 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $7,697 | 6% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Los Altos | $5,970 | |
Cuernavaca | $4,179 | |
Cuesta Park | $4,955 | |
Gemello | $5,650 | |
Jackson Park | $4,870 | |
Old Mountain View | $3,957 | |
Shoreline West | $4,850 | |
Slater | $4,194 | |
Wagon Wheel | $4,229 | |
Whisman Station | $4,239 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,070 | 1% | 9% | |
Condos | $3,000 | 21% | 8% | |
Houses | $6,225 | 3% | 16% | |
Rooms | $1,295 | 33% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,721
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,660
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,557
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,677
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,697
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
Cuernavaca
Average rent
$4,179
Old Mountain View
Average rent
$3,957
Shoreline West
Average rent
$4,850
Whisman Station
Average rent
$4,239
Slater
Average rent
$4,194
Cuesta Park
Average rent
$4,955
Gemello
Average rent
$5,650
Central Los Altos
Average rent
$5,970
Wagon Wheel
Average rent
$4,229
Jackson Park
Average rent
$4,870
Apartments
Average rent
$4,070
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$6,225
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
33%
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
120%higher than the national median
68%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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8%Discover rentals in Mountain View, CA
5d+ ago
Slater house for rent in Mountain View
199 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mountain View
1072 Terra Bella Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Slater apartment for rent in Mountain View
181 Ada Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mountain View
1070 Terra Bella Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$22,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
11h ago
200 Infinity Way, Mountain View, CA 94043
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,686–$12,433
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,090–$6,330
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,270
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,849–$5,897
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,895–$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,895–$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,387–$4,519
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,387–$4,519
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,360
Price dropped $220Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,930
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,730
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,895–$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2065 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
2 beds
2 baths
$3,450
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 20
15h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,090–$6,330
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
555 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,505–$4,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $4,179 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mountain View?
Average rent prices in Mountain View have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Mountain View rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mountain View is 120% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,279 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mountain View?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View are Old Mountain View ($3,957/mo), Cuernavaca ($4,179/mo), and Slater ($4,194/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 $167,000/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?
Winter months like December offer the best rental deals in Mountain View, with rents running about 8% lower than peak summer season. November and December are the least competitive months for renters, while June and May see higher demand and tighter inventory.
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).