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Last updated on June 5, 2026
Average rent in
Portola Valley, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 5, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Portola Valley
$5,795/mo
28%vs previous year
The average rent in Portola Valley is $5,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 197% above the national average rent, or $3,845 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portola Valley
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 60% over the last month and have decreased by 28% 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 $4,400, whereas a house costs $9,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Portola Valley run $3,880 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,470.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,775 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $4,180 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $5,465 |  72% | - | |
3 bedroom | $7,965 | 5% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $14,000 | 3% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Portola Valley | $4,918 | |
Los Trancos Woods Vista Verde | $4,615 | |
Portola Valley Ranch | $4,625 | |
Westridge | $4,995 | |
Woodside Highlands | $6,590 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,400 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $5,795 | - | - | |
Houses | $9,000 | 60% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,775
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,180
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,465
Last 30 days
72%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,965
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$14,000
Last 30 days
3%
Central Portola Valley
Average rent
$4,918
Portola Valley Ranch
Average rent
$4,625
Los Trancos Woods Vista Verde
Average rent
$4,615
Woodside Highlands
Average rent
$6,590
Westridge
Average rent
$4,995
Apartments
Average rent
$4,400
Condos
Average rent
$5,795
Houses
Average rent
$9,000
Last 30 days
60%
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
197%higher than the national median
72%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portola Valley, CA is 72% higher than the median rent in Emerald Lake Hills, CA.
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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 $5,795 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portola Valley?
Average rent prices in Portola Valley have decreased by 60% over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.
How does Portola Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portola Valley is 197% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,845 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Portola Valley?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Portola Valley are Los Trancos Woods Vista Verde ($4,615/mo), Portola Valley Ranch ($4,625/mo), and Central Portola Valley ($4,918/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 $232,000/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).