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Last updated on June 22, 2026
Average rent in
Stanford University, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Carlos
$4,137/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in San Carlos is $4,137 per month as of June 2026. This is 112% above the national average rent, or $2,187 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Carlos
181
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% 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 $3,975, whereas a house costs $5,820. 1-bedroom apartments in San Carlos run $3,559 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,691.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,581 | - | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $3,536 | - | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $4,690 | - | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $5,905 | - |  7% | |
4 bedroom | $10,000 | - | 137% |
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 | $3,975 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $4,122 | - | - | |
Houses | $5,820 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,581
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,536
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,690
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,905
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,000
Last year
137%
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
$3,975
Condos
Average rent
$4,122
Houses
Average rent
$5,820
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
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
House for rent in Palo Alto
1 San Antonio Rd #E, Palo Alto, CA 94303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available Nov 24
5d+ ago
Palm Park house for rent in Redwood City
425 Oak Ave #C, Redwood City, CA 94061
5 beds
3.5 baths
$1,600
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
11195 Hooper Ln #NA, Los Altos Hills, CA 94024
4 beds
5 baths
$31,998
House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Country Club house for rent in Loyola
1526 Hillview Dr, Loyola, CA 94024
5 beds
5.5 baths
$24,995
House for rent
15h ago
House for rent in Los Altos Hills
5 beds
6 baths
$21,600
$18,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Woodland Acres - The Highlands house for rent in Los Altos
5 beds
3 baths
$15,000
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
1030 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$4,287–$4,359
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$3,297–$3,359
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3645 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,977–$5,627
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
777 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,949–$5,089
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
900 Chestnut Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$2,637–$3,701
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
22h ago
Verified
2645 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3645 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,689–$5,627
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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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 $4,137 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Carlos?
Average rent prices in San Carlos have increased by 3% since last year.
How does San Carlos rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Carlos is 112% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,187 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 $166,000/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).