Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Mountain View, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mountain View rent stands today
Mountain View, CA rent rose 12.9% year over year, with a current median of $4,120/month. Renters today are paying $391 more per month on average than last year, extending the climb from the recent trough and nearing the peak from mid-2024.
Vs. national rents
Mountain View runs roughly 2× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the priciest metros in the country. The market is small with 64 total rentals, reflecting a high-cost, limited-inventory environment.
Price ranges
Studios in Mountain View rent for $2,805/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,690/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,656/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $8,000/month. Houses command a median of $5,495/month compared to $4,104/month for apartments, showing distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Central Los Altos rents fell 52.4% year over year to $4,430/month across 10 rentals, a sharp contrast to the citywide 12.9% rise. Shoreline West saw a 29.9% increase to $5,039/month, reflecting divergent neighborhood trends in Mountain View.
Median rent
Median rent in Mountain View
$4,120/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Mountain View is $4,120 per month as of June 2026. This is 111% above the national average rent, or $2,170 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mountain View
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $4,104, whereas a house costs $5,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Mountain View run $3,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,915.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,805 | 3% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $3,690 | 2% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $4,656 | 4% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $5,202 | 2% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $8,000 | 18% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cuernavaca | $3,470 | |
Cuesta Park | $4,347 | |
Gemello | $4,880 | |
Jackson Park | $5,165 | |
North Whisman | $3,487 | |
Old Mountain View | $3,827 | |
Saint Francis Acres | $3,912 | |
Shoreline West | $5,039 | |
Slater | $4,076 | |
Whisman Station | $4,189 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,104 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $5,495 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,805
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,690
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,656
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,202
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,000
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
8%
Old Mountain View
Average rent
$3,827
Cuernavaca
Average rent
$3,470
Shoreline West
Average rent
$5,039
Whisman Station
Average rent
$4,189
Slater
Average rent
$4,076
Cuesta Park
Average rent
$4,347
North Whisman
Average rent
$3,487
Gemello
Average rent
$4,880
Jackson Park
Average rent
$5,165
Saint Francis Acres
Average rent
$3,912
Apartments
Average rent
$4,104
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$5,495
Last 30 days
No Change
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
111%higher than the national median
54%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mountain View, CA is 37% higher than the median rent in Fremont, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$2,495
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10%$3,446
2%$3,505
1%$3,761
16%$3,695
8%$2,950
7%Discover rentals in Mountain View, CA
5d+ ago
Old Mountain View apartment for rent in Mountain View
100 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 25
5d+ ago
Slater apartment for rent in Mountain View
181 Ada Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mountain View
464 Ellis St, Mountain View, CA 94043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Mountain View
701 N Rengstorff Ave #19, Mountain View, CA 94043
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Jun 8
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,770
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2400 W El Camino Real #1324, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,500–$6,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,900
$6,620
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
200 Infinity Way, Mountain View, CA 94043
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,596–$8,646
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
9h ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,289–$5,429
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,995–$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$3,320–$3,455
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,995–$3,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$3,320–$3,455
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,770
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,220
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2685 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,995–$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$3,320–$3,455
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
555 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,446–$3,551
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 $4,120 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mountain View?
Average rent prices in Mountain View have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Mountain View rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mountain View is 111% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,170 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mountain View?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View are Cuernavaca ($3,470/mo), North Whisman ($3,487/mo), and Old Mountain View ($3,827/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 $165,000/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?
Mountain View's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $4,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current Silicon Valley market conditions where tech professionals and families compete for housing in this innovation hub.
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).