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Average Rent in Mountain View, CA & Rent Trends

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.

Rent prices and market trends across 15 apartment communities in Mountain View, CA. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Barron Park Old Mountain View Sunnyvale West
Mountain View 94040 94043
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

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Market Average

$4,682/mo

Lowest Available

$2,348/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

15

tracked daily

Units Listed

218

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Mountain View, CA

Compare average rent across Mountain View, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Mountain View 94040 $5,069 ▲  $153 $3,445 7 128
Mountain View 94043 $4,493 ▲  $64 $2,666 3 44
Barron Park $3,992 ▲  $294 $3,550 1 3
Old Mountain View $3,882 ▼  $319 $2,348 3 33
Sunnyvale West $3,411 ▲  $98 $2,953 1 10

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Mountain View, CA?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Mountain View, CA is $4,682 per month across 15 apartment communities and 218 available units.

The most affordable option is eaves Creekside starting at $2,348/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $3,634/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $4,307/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $5,448/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $6,564/mo.

Prices range from $2,348 to $7,755 per month. The most common price point is the $4,200 range, where 28 units are currently listed.

Mountain View, CA Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
May 2026 $4,175 - 9
June 2026 $4,321 +$146 10
July 2026 $4,504 +$183 14
August 2026 $4,332 -$172 15
September 2026 $4,424 +$92 19
October 2026 $4,616 +$192 19
November 2026 $4,496 -$120 15

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Mountain View, CA

Studio
$3,634
from $2,348 · 36 units
1 Bed
$4,307
from $2,943 · 95 units
2 Bed
$5,448
from $3,562 · 81 units
3 Bed
$6,564
from $5,568 · 6 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Mountain View, CA

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
eaves Creekside $2,348/mo $3,339/mo 18 4.4
eaves Mountain View at Middlefield $2,666/mo $3,587/mo 16 4.5
The Maddox Sunnyvale $2,953/mo $3,411/mo 10 2.9
Reserve at Mountain View Apartments $3,428/mo $3,671/mo 4 4.3
Palo Alto Plaza $3,445/mo $3,858/mo 6 4.6
Palo Alto Place $3,550/mo $3,992/mo 3 4.3
Regency at Mountain View Apartments $3,677/mo $4,246/mo 5 4.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Mountain View, CA

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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 rent range can I find in Mountain View, CA?
The apartment listings we track in Mountain View, CA range from $2,348 to $7,755 per month, as of November 7, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Mountain View, CA?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Mountain View, CA. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Mountain View, CA?
Studio apartments average $3,634 per month across 36 priced listings in Mountain View, CA. Listed rents range from $2,348 to $4,525 per month, as of November 7, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mountain View, CA?
1-bedroom apartments average $4,307 per month across 95 priced listings in Mountain View, CA. Listed rents range from $2,943 to $6,156 per month, as of November 7, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mountain View, CA?
2-bedroom apartments average $5,448 per month across 81 priced listings in Mountain View, CA. Listed rents range from $3,562 to $7,497 per month, as of November 7, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Mountain View, CA?
3-bedroom apartments average $6,564 per month across 6 priced listings in Mountain View, CA. Listed rents range from $5,568 to $7,755 per month, as of November 7, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Mountain View, CA?
The 1-bedroom average is $4,307 per month across 95 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $5,448 across 81 listings, $1,141 (26.5%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Mountain View, CA?
eaves Creekside has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $2,348 per month. We track 18 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 7, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Mountain View, CA?
The $4,200 to $4,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 28 units, or 12.8% of the priced apartments we track in Mountain View, CA. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Mountain View, CA?
We track 218 priced units at 15 apartment buildings, as of November 7, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Mountain View, CA?
We have recorded rent data on 161 days from May 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Mountain View, CA. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Mountain View, CA?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Mountain View, CA rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 7, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

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.

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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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