Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Stanford University, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Carlos
$4,260/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in San Carlos is $4,260 per month as of September 2026. This is 124% above the national average rent, or $2,360 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Carlos
202
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Carlos rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Stanford University, CA
Average rent prices in San Carlos have increased by 9% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Stanford University, CA
Rent prices in San Carlos vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Carlos is $4,090, whereas a house costs $5,999. 1-bedroom apartments in San Carlos run $3,790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,599.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,767 | - | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $3,715 | - | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $4,557 | - | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $6,200 | - | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $8,047 | - | 69% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Stanford University, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,090 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,800 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $5,999 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,800 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,767
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,715
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,557
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,200
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,047
Last year
69%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Stanford University, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$4,090
Condos
Average rent
$3,800
Houses
Average rent
$5,999
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
The table above reflects average rent prices in Stanford University, 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.
Discover rentals in Stanford University, 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
Apartment for rent in Mountain View
1072 Terra Bella Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
942 Rose Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Old Palo Alto house for rent in Palo Alto
595 Seale Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3 beds
2 baths
$20,000
House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
Duveneck - St. Francis house for rent in Palo Alto
546 Hilbar Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303
4 beds
3.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Midtown house for rent in Palo Alto
820 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
4 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Jan 6
1h ago
Verified
3645 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,727–$5,797
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
777 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,717–$5,637
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,697–$5,789
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
900 Chestnut Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$2,895–$3,783
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
1h ago
Verified
3645 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,727–$5,797
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
777 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,717–$5,637
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
900 Chestnut Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$2,895–$3,783
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
1h ago
Verified
3645 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,727–$5,797
Apartment for rent
6h 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 Stanford University, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the San Carlos rental market.
How much is rent in San Carlos?
The average rent in San Carlos is $4,260 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Carlos?
Average rent prices in San Carlos have increased by 9% since last year.
How does San Carlos rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Carlos is 124% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,360 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Carlos?
To comfortably afford rent in San Carlos, you'd need to earn approximately $170,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).