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Rental Market Trends in Mountain View, CA

What is the average rent in Mountain View, CA?

$3,318/month

Average Rent

697 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Mountain View, CA is $3,318 per month. This is 102% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,773 per month for a studio, $3,318 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,228 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,133 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,773/month
497 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,318/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,228/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,133/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,766/month
422 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,808/month
871 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 Mountain View, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $77 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Mountain View, CA
Last Updated April 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
78% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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  • Most Available

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
$2,956/month
630 Sq Ft
Cuernavaca
$3,630/month
721 Sq Ft
Willow Gate
$3,786/month
727 Sq Ft
Monta Loma
$4,044/month
711 Sq Ft
Downtown Mountain View
$4,073/month
751 Sq Ft
Gemello
$4,100/month
744 Sq Ft
Moffett Boulevard
$4,123/month
727 Sq Ft
Garden Park Terrace
$4,163/month
699 Sq Ft
Jackson Park
$4,235/month
732 Sq Ft
The Crossings
$4,294/month
673 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mountain View?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rex Manor
$4,608/month
764 Sq Ft
Shoreline West
$4,483/month
756 Sq Ft
Saint Francis
$4,385/month
759 Sq Ft
Saint Francis Acres
$4,385/month
759 Sq Ft
Sterling Estates
$4,301/month
723 Sq Ft
The Crossings
$4,294/month
673 Sq Ft
Jackson Park
$4,235/month
732 Sq Ft
Garden Park Terrace
$4,163/month
699 Sq Ft
Moffett Boulevard
$4,123/month
727 Sq Ft
Gemello
$4,100/month
744 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
$4,123/month
727 Sq Ft
Jackson Park
$4,235/month
732 Sq Ft
Sterling Estates
$4,301/month
723 Sq Ft
Shoreline West
$4,483/month
756 Sq Ft
Garden Park Terrace
$4,163/month
699 Sq Ft
Downtown Mountain View
$4,073/month
751 Sq Ft
Willow Gate
$3,786/month
727 Sq Ft
Gemello
$4,100/month
744 Sq Ft
Rex Manor
$4,608/month
764 Sq Ft
Saint Francis
$4,385/month
759 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 $3,318, you’ll want to make about $11,060 per month or $132,720 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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How does Mountain View, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Slater

Mountain View, CA

Rex Manor

Mountain View, CA

Studio
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$2,131/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,213/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,034/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

$3,752 - $7,137 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Fayette Arms Apartments

Fayette Arms Apartments

2680 Fayette Dr,
Mountain View, CA 94040

$2,567 - $4,447

1-2 Beds

Landsby

Landsby

2580-2590 California St,
Mountain View, CA 94040

$3,714 - $9,914 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Rowe at Pear Village

Rowe at Pear Village

1265 Pear Ave,
Mountain View, CA 94043

$3,752 - $6,143 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Mountain View, CA

Spieker Companies, Inc.
Spieker Companies, Inc.
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  • 2,835

    Units

  • 15

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8 Communities in Mountain View
Prometheus Real Estate Group, Inc.
Prometheus Real Estate Group, Inc.
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    Units

  • 11

    Cities

8 Communities in Mountain View
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,486

    Communities

  • 959,072

    Units

  • 891

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6 Communities in Mountain View
BLVD Residential
BLVD Residential
  • 92

    Communities

  • 7,900

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

4 Communities in Mountain View
Woodmont Real Estate Services
Woodmont Real Estate Services
  • 64

    Communities

  • 10,303

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

3 Communities in Mountain View
UDR
UDR
  • 167

    Communities

  • 58,082

    Units

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    Cities

2 Communities in Mountain View
De Anza Properties
De Anza Properties
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    Communities

  • 3,253

    Units

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    Cities

2 Communities in Mountain View
Willow Bridge
Willow Bridge
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    Units

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1 Community 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.

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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