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Rental Market Trends in Los Gatos, CA

What is the average rent in Los Gatos, CA?

$2,890/month

Average Rent

724 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Los Gatos, CA is $2,890 per month. This is 76% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Los Gatos one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Los Gatos, you can expect to pay about $2,588 per month for a studio, $2,890 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,348 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,649 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,588/month
460 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,890/month
724 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,348/month
976 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,649/month
1,186 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$9,734/month
2,138 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 Gatos, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $70 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Los Gatos, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Los Gatos, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
11% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
84% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Gatos?

Based on current rent prices, East Los Gatos and West Los Gatos" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Gatos.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Los Gatos
$3,080/month
673 Sq Ft
West Los Gatos
$3,383/month
744 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Gatos?

Based on current rent prices, West Los Gatos and East Los Gatos" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Gatos.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Los Gatos
$3,383/month
744 Sq Ft
East Los Gatos
$3,080/month
673 Sq Ft

Which Los Gatos neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Los Gatos with the most apartments available are West Los Gatos and East Los Gatos" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Los Gatos
$3,383/month
744 Sq Ft
East Los Gatos
$3,080/month
673 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Los Gatos is $2,890, you’ll want to make about $9,633 per month or $115,596 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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How does Los Gatos, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

East Los Gatos

Los Gatos, CA

West Los Gatos

Los Gatos, CA

Studio
$2,156/month
$2,281/month
One Bedroom
$3,001/month
$2,787/month
Two Bedroom
$3,182/month
$3,042/month
Three Bedroom
$2,158/month
$3,684/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 February 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.

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