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Rental Market Trends in Mountain View, CA

What is the average rent in Mountain View, CA?

$3,269/month

Average Rent

697 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Mountain View, CA is $3,269 per month. This is 101% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $2,792 per month for a studio, $3,269 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,197 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,023 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,792/month
498 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,269/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,197/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,023/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,805/month
2,003 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,267/month
935 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,345/month
1,395 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $67 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Mountain View, CA
Last Updated March 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
13% $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, Slater, Cuernavaca and Willow Gate are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Slater
$2,808/month
655 Sq Ft
Cuernavaca
$3,458/month
707 Sq Ft
Willow Gate
$3,593/month
718 Sq Ft
Moffett Boulevard
$3,915/month
722 Sq Ft
Gemello
$3,920/month
740 Sq Ft
Monta Loma
$4,002/month
681 Sq Ft
Whisman Station
$4,009/month
605 Sq Ft
Garden Park Terrace
$4,020/month
713 Sq Ft
Downtown Mountain View
$4,056/month
744 Sq Ft
Jackson Park
$4,081/month
729 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mountain View?

Based on current rent prices, Rex Manor, Shoreline West and The Crossings are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mountain View.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rex Manor
$4,616/month
773 Sq Ft
Shoreline West
$4,326/month
762 Sq Ft
The Crossings
$4,298/month
718 Sq Ft
Saint Francis
$4,277/month
758 Sq Ft
Saint Francis Acres
$4,277/month
758 Sq Ft
Sterling Estates
$4,099/month
720 Sq Ft
Jackson Park
$4,081/month
729 Sq Ft
Downtown Mountain View
$4,056/month
744 Sq Ft
Garden Park Terrace
$4,020/month
713 Sq Ft
Whisman Station
$4,009/month
605 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
$3,915/month
722 Sq Ft
Jackson Park
$4,081/month
729 Sq Ft
Sterling Estates
$4,099/month
720 Sq Ft
Willow Gate
$3,593/month
718 Sq Ft
Garden Park Terrace
$4,020/month
713 Sq Ft
Downtown Mountain View
$4,056/month
744 Sq Ft
Shoreline West
$4,326/month
762 Sq Ft
Gemello
$3,920/month
740 Sq Ft
The Crossings
$4,298/month
718 Sq Ft
Rex Manor
$4,616/month
773 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 $3,269, you’ll want to make about $10,896 per month or $130,752 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

Slater

Mountain View, CA

Rex Manor

Mountain View, CA

Studio
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$2,121/month
One Bedroom
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$2,202/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,025/month
Three Bedroom
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Apartment communities in Mountain View we think you'll love

Sevens

Sevens

777 W Middlefield Rd,
Mountain View, CA 94043

$3,685 - $7,028 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Fayette Arms Apartments

Fayette Arms Apartments

2680 Fayette Dr,
Mountain View, CA 94040

$2,442 - $4,223

1-2 Beds

Rowe at Pear Village

Rowe at Pear Village

1265 Pear Ave,
Mountain View, CA 94043

$3,815 - $5,487 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Landsby

Landsby

2580-2590 California St,
Mountain View, CA 94040

$3,579 - $8,539 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Mountain View, CA

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8 Communities in Mountain View
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8 Communities in Mountain View
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    Units

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6 Communities in Mountain View
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    Units

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4 Communities in Mountain View
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  • 10,535

    Units

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2 Communities in Mountain View
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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