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Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Portola Valley, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Portola Valley
$6,194/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Portola Valley is $6,194 per month as of July 2026. This is 218% above the national average rent, or $4,249 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portola Valley
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 69% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $3,665, whereas a house costs $12,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Portola Valley run $2,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,375 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,895 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $4,350 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $6,250 |  24% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $15,800 | 3% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Portola Valley | $5,770 | |
Los Trancos Woods Vista Verde | $5,350 | |
Portola Valley Ranch | $5,460 | |
Westridge | $4,920 | |
Woodside Highlands | $5,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,665 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $5,495 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $12,000 | 69% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,375
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,350
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,250
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$15,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
Central Portola Valley
Average rent
$5,770
Woodside Highlands
Average rent
$5,550
Los Trancos Woods Vista Verde
Average rent
$5,350
Portola Valley Ranch
Average rent
$5,460
Westridge
Average rent
$4,920
Apartments
Average rent
$3,665
Condos
Average rent
$5,495
Houses
Average rent
$12,000
Last 30 days
69%
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
218%higher than the national median
75%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portola Valley, CA is 82% higher than the median rent in Emerald Lake Hills, CA.
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210%$4,540
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41%$5,500
40%$5,365
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74%$3,495
34%$4,500
28%$3,611
23%$3,475
24%$3,960
$6,330
31%Discover rentals in Portola Valley, CA
5d+ ago
Central Portola Valley house for rent in Portola Valley
10 Portola Green Cir #NA, Portola Valley, CA 94028
3 beds
2 baths
$9,280
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Central Portola Valley house for rent in Portola Valley
10 Portola Green Cir #NA, Portola Valley, CA 94028
3 beds
2 baths
$9,280
House for rent
Available Aug 24
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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 $6,194 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portola Valley?
Average rent prices in Portola Valley have increased by 69% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Portola Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portola Valley is 218% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,249 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Portola Valley?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Portola Valley are Westridge ($4,920/mo), Los Trancos Woods Vista Verde ($5,350/mo), and Portola Valley Ranch ($5,460/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 $248,000/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).