Los Altos

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Los Altos, CA Area Guide

Upscale suburban community on the outer edge of the South Bay Area.

Suburb Commuter Upscale Schools Safe Family-Friendly

Los Altos likes to strike a balance between the urbanized atmosphere of the Bay Area and the more rural environment of the wide-open spaces bordering the city’s southwest side. While it is mainly a residential community, the downtown area surrounding Main Street is a walkable shopping and dining district with tree-lined streets and several public parks nearby. The crime rate is quite low and the local schools are among the highest-performing in the state. Palo Alto is right next door and San Jose just a few minutes down the road, giving Los Altos residents convenient access to Silicon Valley’s greatest amenities.

Rent Trends

As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Los Altos, CA is $2,197 for a studio, $2,956 for one bedroom, $3,470 for two bedrooms, and $3,902 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Los Altos has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,956/month
754 Sq Ft
House
$8,740/month
2,109 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,628/month
974 Sq Ft
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Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

88

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Loyola Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

367 Students

Oak Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

334 Students

Santa Rita Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

326 Students

Montclaire Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

442 Students

Covington Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

404 Students

Ardis G. Egan Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

517 Students

Georgina P. Blach Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

388 Students

Los Altos High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,170 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.