# Average Rent in Mountain View, CA

> How much is rent in Mountain View, CA? $4,443 median across 218 units in 15 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 7, 2026

## What is the average rent in Mountain View, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Mountain View, CA is $4,682 per month, as of November 7, 2026. This sample includes 218 priced apartments in 15 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 7, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

15 apartment buildings, 218 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$4,682/mo

median $4,443

[-4.7% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/trends/)

Cheapest

$2,348/mo

eaves Creekside

Properties

15

tracked daily

Units

218

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 15 properties in Mountain View, CA.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$4,474

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Mountain View, CA over the last 3 months. Started at $4,218, ended at $4,474.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 4,218 |
| Aug | 4,298 |
| Aug | 4,363 |
| Aug | 4,414 |
| Sep | 4,388 |
| Sep | 4,372 |
| Sep | 4,399 |
| Sep | 4,526 |
| Oct | 4,563 |
| Oct | 4,654 |
| Oct | 4,660 |
| Oct | 4,730 |
| Oct | 4,563 |
| Nov | 4,474 |

[Full Mountain View, CA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Mountain View, CA Rent Prices

All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 4.4 (223)](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/eaves-creekside-mountain-view-ca/): eaves Creekside 151 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA From $2,348/mo Avg $3,339 18 units

[#2 4.5 (436)](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/eaves-mountain-view-at-middlefield-mountain-view-ca/): eaves Mountain View at Middlefield 555 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA From $2,666/mo Avg $3,587 16 units

[#3 2.9 (69)](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/the-maddox-sunnyvale-mountain-view-ca/): The Maddox Sunnyvale 874 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA From $2,953/mo Avg $3,411 10 units

[#4 4.3 (123)](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/reserve-at-mountain-view-apartments-mountain-view-ca/): Reserve at Mountain View Apartments 870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA From $3,428/mo Avg $3,671 4 units

[#5 4.6 (98)](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/palo-alto-plaza-mountain-view-ca/): Palo Alto Plaza 541 Del Medio Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA From $3,445/mo Avg $3,858 6 units

[#6 4.3 (23)](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/palo-alto-place-mountain-view-ca/): Palo Alto Place 565 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA From $3,550/mo Avg $3,992 3 units

[#7 4.1 (111)](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/regency-at-mountain-view-apartments-mountain-view-ca/): Regency at Mountain View Apartments 333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA From $3,677/mo Avg $4,246 5 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [eaves Creekside 151 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/eaves-creekside-mountain-view-ca/) | $2,348 | $3,339 | $4.83/ft² | 4.4 (223) | 18 |
| 2 | [eaves Mountain View at Middlefield 555 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/eaves-mountain-view-at-middlefield-mountain-view-ca/) | $2,666 | $3,587 | $5.12/ft² | 4.5 (436) | 16 |
| 3 | [The Maddox Sunnyvale 874 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/the-maddox-sunnyvale-mountain-view-ca/) | $2,953 | $3,411 | $4.71/ft² | 2.9 (69) | 10 |
| 4 | [Reserve at Mountain View Apartments 870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/reserve-at-mountain-view-apartments-mountain-view-ca/) | $3,428 | $3,671 | $4.79/ft² | 4.3 (123) | 4 |
| 5 | [Palo Alto Plaza 541 Del Medio Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/palo-alto-plaza-mountain-view-ca/) | $3,445 | $3,858 | $6.20/ft² | 4.6 (98) | 6 |
| 6 | [Palo Alto Place 565 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/palo-alto-place-mountain-view-ca/) | $3,550 | $3,992 | $6.27/ft² | 4.3 (23) | 3 |
| 7 | [Regency at Mountain View Apartments 333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/regency-at-mountain-view-apartments-mountain-view-ca/) | $3,677 | $4,246 | $4.16/ft² | 4.1 (111) | 5 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/apartments/)

[eaves Creekside](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/eaves-creekside-mountain-view-ca/): ![eaves Creekside apartments in Mountain View, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/5280?w=600) 4.4 (223) 151 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA From $2,348/mo 18 units

[eaves Mountain View at Middlefield](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/eaves-mountain-view-at-middlefield-mountain-view-ca/): ![eaves Mountain View at Middlefield apartments in Mountain View, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/5283?w=600) 4.5 (436) 555 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA From $2,666/mo 16 units

[The Maddox Sunnyvale](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/the-maddox-sunnyvale-mountain-view-ca/): ![The Maddox Sunnyvale apartments in Mountain View, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8379?w=600) 2.9 (69) 874 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA From $2,953/mo 10 units

[Reserve at Mountain View Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/reserve-at-mountain-view-apartments-mountain-view-ca/): ![Reserve at Mountain View Apartments apartments in Mountain View, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/5286?w=600) 4.3 (123) 870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA From $3,428/mo 4 units

[Palo Alto Plaza](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/palo-alto-plaza-mountain-view-ca/): ![Palo Alto Plaza apartments in Mountain View, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8362?w=600) 4.6 (98) 541 Del Medio Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA From $3,445/mo 6 units

[Palo Alto Place](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/palo-alto-place-mountain-view-ca/): ![Palo Alto Place apartments in Mountain View, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8374?w=600) 4.3 (23) 565 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA From $3,550/mo 3 units

[Browse all Mountain View, CA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/apartments/)

By Area

## Mountain View, CA neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Mountain View 94040 7](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Mountain%20View%2094040)[Old Mountain View 6](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Old%20Mountain%20View)[Mountain View 94043 4](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Mountain%20View%2094043)[Barron Park 1](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Barron%20Park)[Sunnyvale West 1](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Sunnyvale%20West)

[Compare neighborhood rents on the Mountain View, CA rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/rent-map/)

## Mountain View, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Mountain View, CA is **$4,682 per month**, based on 218 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,348 at eaves Creekside to $7,755 at Landsby.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $3,634/mo | $2,348/mo | 36 |
| 1 Bed | $4,307/mo | $2,943/mo | 95 |
| 2 Bed | $5,448/mo | $3,562/mo | 81 |
| 3 Bed | $6,564/mo | $5,568/mo | 6 |

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Market Context

## Who rents in Mountain View, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Mountain View, CA averages **$4,307/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$5,448/mo**. At the local median household income of **$84,818**, that works out to **66% of gross income**, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Mountain View, CA at **$1,888/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/trends/) runs **148% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Mountain View, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

### Who employs renters in Silicon Valley

Demand in the Silicon Valley rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:

- Google (Alphabet)

- LinkedIn

- Intuit

- Synopsys

Mean one-way commute in Mountain View, CA is **34 minutes**, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing [which properties](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/apartments/) sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$187,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,682/mo.

Comfortable income

$225,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,348/mo), you need to earn at least **$94,000/year**.

Median household income in Mountain View, CA is **$84,818** , about 62% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Mountain View, CA

Overall prices in Mountain View, CA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 113.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Mountain View, CA's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $4,682 |
| Utilities | $916 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $2,183 |
| Healthcare | $1,065 |
| Other goods and services | $1,704 |
| Estimated total | $11,116/mo |

Population

2,072

Median household income

$84,818

Census median rent

$1,888/mo

Census rent burden

39.0%

Median age

47.1

Mean commute

34 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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## Nearby cities in California

How Mountain View, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Mountain View, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Los Angeles, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/los-angeles-ca/) | $3,104 | -34% | -5% | 50 |
| [San Diego, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-diego-ca/) | $3,370 | -28% | -5.5% | 36 |
| [Anaheim, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/anaheim-ca/) | $2,881 | -38% | +1.8% | 34 |
| [EL Cajon, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/el-cajon-ca/) | $2,261 | -52% | -8.8% | 33 |
| [Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/) | $2,730 | -42% | -5.6% | 32 |
| [San Francisco, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-francisco-ca/) | $5,205 | +11% | +7.5% | 32 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Mountain View, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Mountain View, CA is $4,682 per month, as of November 7, 2026. This sample includes 218 priced apartments in 15 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Mountain View, CA?

The median asking rent in Mountain View, CA is $4,443 per month, computed from 218 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $4,682/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mountain View, CA?

The lowest available rent in Mountain View, CA starts at $2,348 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mountain View, CA?

1-bedroom apartments in Mountain View, CA average $4,307/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,943/mo across 95 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mountain View, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Mountain View, CA average $5,448/mo. Units start from $3,562/mo across 81 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Mountain View, CA

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

[View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/mountain-view-ca/trends/)

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