Average Rent in Mountain View, CA
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.
Browse apartments in Mountain View, CACheapest
$2,348/mo
eaves Creekside
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15
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Units
218
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
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Mountain View, CA Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
eaves Creekside
151 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield
555 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
The Maddox Sunnyvale
874 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Reserve at Mountain View Apartments
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
Palo Alto Plaza
541 Del Medio Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
Palo Alto Place
565 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Regency at Mountain View Apartments
333 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | eaves Creekside 151 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA | $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 | $2,666 | $3,587 | $5.12/ft² | 4.5 (436) | 16 |
| 3 | The Maddox Sunnyvale 874 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA | $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 | $3,428 | $3,671 | $4.79/ft² | 4.3 (123) | 4 |
| 5 | Palo Alto Plaza 541 Del Medio Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA | $3,445 | $3,858 | $6.20/ft² | 4.6 (98) | 6 |
| 6 | Palo Alto Place 565 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA | $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 | $3,677 | $4,246 | $4.16/ft² | 4.1 (111) | 5 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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eaves Creekside
4.4 (223)151 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield
4.5 (436)555 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
The Maddox Sunnyvale
2.9 (69)874 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Reserve at Mountain View Apartments
4.3 (123)870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
Palo Alto Plaza
4.6 (98)541 Del Medio Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
Palo Alto Place
4.3 (23)565 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
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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 |
We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage.
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 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)
- Intuit
- Synopsys
Mean one-way commute in Mountain View, CA is 34 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties 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 | $3,104 | -34% | -5% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,370 | -28% | -5.5% | 36 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,881 | -38% | +1.8% | 34 |
| EL Cajon, CA | $2,261 | -52% | -8.8% | 33 |
| Hayward, CA | $2,730 | -42% | -5.6% | 32 |
| 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.
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