Average Rent in Mountain View, CA
10 apartment buildings, 78 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$4,540/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,743/mo
The Maddox Sunnyvale
Properties
10
tracked daily
Units
78
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Mountain View, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Mountain View, CA Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Maddox Sunnyvale
874 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Palo Alto Place
565 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Reserve at Mountain View Apartments
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
eaves Creekside
151 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA
Palo Alto Plaza
541 Del Medio Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
Revela
200 Infinity Wy, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Avalon Mountain View
1600 Villa St, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Maddox Sunnyvale 874 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA | $2,743 | $3,401 | $4.57 | 2.9 (69) | 6 |
| 2 | Palo Alto Place 565 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA | $3,300 | $5,590 | $4.18 | 4.3 (23) | 5 |
| 3 | Reserve at Mountain View Apartments 870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA | $3,330 | $3,388 | $4.53 | 4.3 (123) | 4 |
| 4 | eaves Creekside 151 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA | $3,515 | $3,515 | $5.33 | 4.4 (223) | 1 |
| 5 | Palo Alto Plaza 541 Del Medio Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA | $3,570 | $3,916 | $7.71 | 4.6 (98) | 4 |
| 6 | Revela 200 Infinity Wy, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA | $3,658 | $4,567 | $5.80 | 4 (180) | 7 |
| 7 | Avalon Mountain View 1600 Villa St, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA | $3,951 | $4,327 | $5.35 | 4.7 (233) | 4 |
Explore Each Property
The Maddox Sunnyvale
2.9 (69)874 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Palo Alto Place
4.3 (23)565 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Reserve at Mountain View Apartments
4.3 (123)870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
eaves Creekside
4.4 (223)151 Calderon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA
Palo Alto Plaza
4.6 (98)541 Del Medio Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
Revela
4 (180)200 Infinity Wy, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Mountain View, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Mountain View, CA is $4,540 per month, based on 78 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,743 at The Maddox Sunnyvale to $5,041 at Catalyst Mountain View.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,104/mo | $2,743/mo | 12 |
| 1 Bed | $4,200/mo | $3,140/mo | 48 |
| 2 Bed | $5,513/mo | $4,028/mo | 15 |
| 3 Bed | $6,846/mo | $5,464/mo | 3 |
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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 $4,200/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $5,513/mo. At the local median household income of $84,818, that works out to 64% 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 140% 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
$182,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,540/mo.
Comfortable income
$218,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,743/mo), you need to earn at least $110,000/year.
Median household income in Mountain View, CA is $84,818 , about 61% 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) | $4,540 |
| Utilities | $916 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $2,183 |
| Healthcare | $1,065 |
| Other goods and services | $1,704 |
| Estimated total | $10,974/mo |
Population
2,072
Median household income
$84,818
Census median rent
$1,888/mo
Rent as % of income
39.0%
Median age
47.1
Mean commute
34 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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.
Compare
Nearby cities in California
How Mountain View, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Mountain View, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,909 | -36% | 36 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,783 | -39% | 29 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,499 | -45% | 24 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,179 | -30% | 23 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,396 | -47% | 22 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,328 | -49% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mountain View, CA?
The average rent in Mountain View, CA is $4,540 per month, based on 78 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mountain View, CA?
The lowest available rent in Mountain View, CA starts at $2,743 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mountain View, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Mountain View, CA average $4,200/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $3,140/mo across 48 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mountain View, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Mountain View, CA average $5,513/mo. Units start from $4,028/mo across 15 units currently listed.
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