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Rental Market Trends in Los Altos, CA

What is the average rent in Los Altos, CA?

$2,964/month

Average Rent

754 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Los Altos, CA is $2,964 per month. This is 82% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Los Altos one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Los Altos, you can expect to pay about $2,096 per month for a studio, $2,964 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,411 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,935 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,096/month
307 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,964/month
754 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,411/month
928 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,935/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,518/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,492/month
1,621 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$12,216/month
3,058 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Los Altos, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $100 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Los Altos, CA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Los Altos, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Altos?

Based on current rent prices, Mountain Meadows, South Los Altos and North Los Altos are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Altos.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mountain Meadows
$2,880/month
646 Sq Ft
South Los Altos
$2,883/month
653 Sq Ft
North Los Altos
$3,712/month
720 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Altos?

Based on current rent prices, North Los Altos, South Los Altos and Mountain Meadows are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Altos.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Los Altos
$3,712/month
720 Sq Ft
South Los Altos
$2,883/month
653 Sq Ft
Mountain Meadows
$2,880/month
646 Sq Ft

Which Los Altos neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Los Altos with the most apartments available are North Los Altos, South Los Altos and Mountain Meadows .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Los Altos
$3,712/month
720 Sq Ft
South Los Altos
$2,883/month
653 Sq Ft
Mountain Meadows
$2,880/month
646 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Los Altos, CA?

Because the average rent in Los Altos is $2,964, you’ll want to make about $9,880 per month or $118,560 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Mountain Meadows

Los Altos, CA

North Los Altos

Los Altos, CA

Studio
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$2,096/month
One Bedroom
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$3,002/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,342/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,628/month
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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