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Rental Market Trends in Los Altos, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Los Altos, CA is $3,230/month.
Rent in Los Altos is 94% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$3,230/month
Average Rent
754 Sq Ft
Average Size
+8.6%
Change / Year
246
Available Apartments
Los Altos rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Los Altos average $2,481 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Los Altos average $3,230 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Los Altos average $3,651 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Los Altos average $4,222 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
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Bedrooms
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How much has average rent changed in Los Altos, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 8.6%, which averages out to $278 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Los Altos, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Altos?
Based on current rent prices, North Los Altos is the most affordable neighborhood in Los Altos.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Altos?
Based on current rent prices, North Los Altos is the most expensive neighborhood in Los Altos.
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Which Los Altos neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Los Altos with the most apartments available is North Los Altos .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Los Altos, CA?
Because the average rent in Los Altos is $3,230, you’ll want to make about $10,766 per month or $129,192 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.
How does Los Altos, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Los Altos, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Los Altos Area GuideStudio
$2,481/month
$2,481/month
One Bedroom
$3,217/month
$3,217/month
Two Bedroom
$3,459/month
$3,459/month
Three Bedroom
$4,760/month
$4,760/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Los Altos Hills
Avg Rent: $2,891/month
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Mountain View
Avg Rent: $3,485/month
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Palo Alto
Avg Rent: $3,051/month
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Sunnyvale
Avg Rent: $3,141/month
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Cupertino
Avg Rent: $3,539/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Los Altos?
The average rent in Los Altos is $3,230 per month, which is 94.0% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Los Altos?
Rents in Los Altos, CA are increasing, with prices up 8.6% year-over-year and $278 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Los Altos?
In Los Altos, CA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.