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Rental Market Trends in Mountain View, CA

What is the average rent in Mountain View, CA?

$3,255/month

Average Rent

697 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Mountain View, CA is $3,255 per month. This is 100% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Mountain View one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mountain View, you can expect to pay about $2,791 per month for a studio, $3,255 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,151 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,894 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,791/month
496 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,255/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,151/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,894/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,863/month
1,371 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,721/month
1,268 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mountain View, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $54 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Mountain View, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mountain View, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
9% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
77% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View?

Based on current rent prices, Whisman Station, Gemello and Saint Francis are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Whisman Station
$3,411/month
584 Sq Ft
Gemello
$3,584/month
729 Sq Ft
Saint Francis
$3,877/month
759 Sq Ft
Saint Francis Acres
$3,877/month
759 Sq Ft
Monta Loma
$4,047/month
693 Sq Ft
Shoreline West
$4,079/month
760 Sq Ft
Garden Park Terrace
$4,095/month
717 Sq Ft
The Crossings
$4,163/month
696 Sq Ft
Moffett Boulevard
$4,164/month
735 Sq Ft
Sterling Estates
$4,168/month
723 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mountain View?

Based on current rent prices, Rex Manor, Downtown Mountain View and Willow Gate are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mountain View.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rex Manor
$4,418/month
771 Sq Ft
Downtown Mountain View
$4,256/month
781 Sq Ft
Willow Gate
$4,214/month
789 Sq Ft
Jackson Park
$4,187/month
735 Sq Ft
Sterling Estates
$4,168/month
723 Sq Ft
Moffett Boulevard
$4,164/month
735 Sq Ft
The Crossings
$4,163/month
696 Sq Ft
Garden Park Terrace
$4,095/month
717 Sq Ft
Shoreline West
$4,079/month
760 Sq Ft
Monta Loma
$4,047/month
693 Sq Ft

Which Mountain View neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Mountain View with the most apartments available are Moffett Boulevard, Jackson Park and Sterling Estates .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Moffett Boulevard
$4,164/month
735 Sq Ft
Jackson Park
$4,187/month
735 Sq Ft
Sterling Estates
$4,168/month
723 Sq Ft
Downtown Mountain View
$4,256/month
781 Sq Ft
Willow Gate
$4,214/month
789 Sq Ft
Shoreline West
$4,079/month
760 Sq Ft
Garden Park Terrace
$4,095/month
717 Sq Ft
Gemello
$3,584/month
729 Sq Ft
Rex Manor
$4,418/month
771 Sq Ft
The Crossings
$4,163/month
696 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mountain View, CA?

Because the average rent in Mountain View is $3,255, you’ll want to make about $10,850 per month or $130,200 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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Mountain View, CA

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Apartment Averages

Whisman Station

Mountain View, CA

Rex Manor

Mountain View, CA

Studio
$3,242/month
$2,115/month
One Bedroom
$3,598/month
$2,197/month
Two Bedroom
$5,129/month
$2,019/month
Three Bedroom
$5,930/month
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Apartment communities in Mountain View we think you'll love

Fayette Arms Apartments

Fayette Arms Apartments

2680 Fayette Dr,
Mountain View, CA 94040

$2,645 - $3,762

1-2 Beds

Sevens

Sevens

777 W Middlefield Rd,
Mountain View, CA 94043

$3,566 - $8,238

Studio - 2 Beds

Birch Creek

Birch Creek

575 S Rengstorff Ave,
Mountain View, CA 94040

$3,061 - $4,025

1-2 Beds

Park Square Apartments

Park Square Apartments

1285 Montecito Ave,
Mountain View, CA 94043

$2,250 - $2,875

Studio - 1 Bed

Property Management Companies in Mountain View, CA

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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