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Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Portola Valley, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Portola Valley
$6,360/mo
69%vs previous year
The average rent in Portola Valley is $6,360 per month as of October 2026. This is 235% above the national average rent, or $4,460 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portola Valley
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portola Valley rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Portola Valley, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Portola Valley, CA
Average rent prices in Portola Valley have increased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 69% 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
Portola Valley, CA
Rent prices in Portola Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portola Valley is $4,595, whereas a house costs $7,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Portola Valley run $4,145 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,690.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,785 | - | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $4,320 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $5,650 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $7,650 |  9% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $16,000 | 6% | 28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Portola Valley | $5,000 | |
Los Trancos Woods Vista Verde | $5,200 | |
Portola Valley Ranch | $5,200 | |
Westridge | $4,595 | |
Woodside Highlands | $6,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,595 | - | 1% | |
Condos | $6,650 | - | - | |
Houses | $7,650 | 15% | 39% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,785
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,320
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,650
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,650
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$16,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
28%
Westridge
Average rent
$4,595
Los Trancos Woods Vista Verde
Average rent
$5,200
Portola Valley Ranch
Average rent
$5,200
Central Portola Valley
Average rent
$5,000
Woodside Highlands
Average rent
$6,200
Apartments
Average rent
$4,595
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$6,650
Houses
Average rent
$7,650
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
39%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Portola Valley and Emerald Lake Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
Portola Valley
235%higher than the national median
113%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portola Valley, CA is 57% higher than the median rent in Emerald Lake Hills, CA.
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28%Discover rentals in Portola Valley, CA
5d+ ago
Westridge house for rent in Portola Valley
3330 Alpine Rd #NA, Portola Valley, CA 94028
4 beds
2.5 baths
$13,000
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.House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Westridge house for rent in Portola Valley
3330 Alpine Rd #NA, Portola Valley, CA 94028
4 beds
2.5 baths
$13,000
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.House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Westridge house for rent in Portola Valley
3330 Alpine Rd #NA, Portola Valley, CA 94028
4 beds
2.5 baths
$13,000
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.House for rent
Available Oct 12
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Frequently asked questions for Portola Valley, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Portola Valley rental market.
How much is rent in Portola Valley?
The average rent in Portola Valley is $6,360 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portola Valley?
Average rent prices in Portola Valley have increased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 69% since last year.
How does Portola Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portola Valley is 235% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,460 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Portola Valley?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Portola Valley are Westridge ($4,595/mo), Central Portola Valley ($5,000/mo), and Los Trancos Woods Vista Verde ($5,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Portola Valley?
To comfortably afford rent in Portola Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $254,000/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).