Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Mountain View, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mountain View rent stands today
Mountain View, CA rent rose 11.8% year over year, with a current median of $4,167/month. Renters today are paying $39 more per month on average than last year, with rent down 1.6% month over month from the recent peak of $4,317/month in August 2026.
Vs. national rents
Mountain View is 119.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The market offers 74 total rentals, reflecting a tight inventory in this high-cost metro.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $2,767/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,542/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,553/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $9,000/month. The 2-bedroom median of $4,553/month shows the range renters face across unit sizes in Mountain View.
Neighborhood spotlight
Gemello rents climbed 114.0% year over year to $5,448/month across 13 rentals, while Blossom Valley dropped 47.7% to $4,970/month and North Whisman rose 51.5% to $4,695/month. These swings contrast with the citywide 11.8% rise, showing distinct local dynamics.
Median rent
Median rent in Mountain View
$4,167/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Mountain View is $4,167 per month as of September 2026. This is 119% above the national average rent, or $2,267 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mountain View
74
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 2% 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
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 $4,074, whereas a house costs $5,922. 1-bedroom apartments in Mountain View run $3,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,614.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,767 | 5% |  26% | |
1 bedroom | $3,541 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $4,553 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $5,619 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $9,000 | 25% | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Los Altos | $4,415 | |
Cuernavaca | $3,970 | |
Cuesta Park | $4,060 | |
Gemello | $5,447 | |
Jackson Park | $4,069 | |
Old Mountain View | $3,807 | |
Shoreline West | $4,393 | |
Slater | $4,097 | |
Wagon Wheel | $3,518 | |
Whisman Station | $4,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,074 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,267 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,922 | 15% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,245 | 51% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,767
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,541
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,553
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,619
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,000
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
33%
Shoreline West
Average rent
$4,393
Old Mountain View
Average rent
$3,807
Cuernavaca
Average rent
$3,970
Cuesta Park
Average rent
$4,060
Slater
Average rent
$4,097
Whisman Station
Average rent
$4,000
Central Los Altos
Average rent
$4,415
Gemello
Average rent
$5,447
Wagon Wheel
Average rent
$3,518
Jackson Park
Average rent
$4,069
Apartments
Average rent
$4,074
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,267
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$5,922
Last 30 days
15%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
51%
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
119%higher than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mountain View, CA is 32% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.
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2%$3,717
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4%$2,972
9%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
House for rent
Available Sep 2
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mountain View
1070 Terra Bella Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Wagon Wheel house for rent in Mountain View
198 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jun 30
2d ago
Central Los Altos house for rent in Mountain View
1681 Kensington Ave #1, Mountain View, CA 94024
5 beds
5 baths
$16,500
$15,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 14
1h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$4,235–$6,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,440–$7,080
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,050
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,697–$5,789
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,437–$4,787
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,420–$4,330
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,437–$4,787
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,150
$5,770
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
151 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$4,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
555 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,792–$4,175
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,697–$4,257
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$3,437
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2065 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
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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 $4,167 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mountain View?
Average rent prices in Mountain View have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Mountain View rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mountain View is 119% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,267 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mountain View?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View are Wagon Wheel ($3,518/mo), Old Mountain View ($3,807/mo), and Cuernavaca ($3,970/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).