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Average Rent in Mountain View 94040 & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Mountain View 94040?

The average listed apartment rent in Mountain View 94040 is $5,069 per month, as of November 7, 2026. This sample includes 128 priced apartments in 7 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 7 apartment communities in Mountain View 94040, 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

$5,069/mo

▲ +1.5% from last month

Lowest Available

$3,445/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

7

tracked daily

Units Listed

128

available now

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Mountain View 94040 vs Mountain View, CA Average

Mountain View 94040 is more expensive than the Mountain View, CA average by $387/mo (8%). The citywide average is $4,682/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Mountain View 94040?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Mountain View 94040 is $5,069 per month across 7 apartment communities and 128 available units. Rents have increased $75 (1.5%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Palo Alto Plaza starting at $3,445/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $4,088/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $4,576/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $6,087/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $7,733/mo.

Prices range from $3,445 to $7,755 per month. The most common price point is the $4,000 range, where 18 units are currently listed.

Mountain View 94040 Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
July 2026 $4,605 - 6
August 2026 $4,562 -$43 7
September 2026 $4,626 +$64 8
October 2026 $4,627 +$1 8
November 2026 $4,766 +$139 7

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 94040

Studio
$4,088
from $3,445 · 20 units
1 Bed
$4,576
from $3,677 · 62 units
2 Bed
$6,087
from $4,359 · 44 units
3 Bed
$7,733
from $7,710 · 2 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Mountain View 94040

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Palo Alto Plaza $3,445/mo $3,858/mo 6 4.6
Regency at Mountain View Apartments $3,677/mo $4,246/mo 5 4.1
Greendale Apartments $3,895/mo $4,710/mo 7 4.7
Catalyst Mountain View $3,925/mo $4,368/mo 11 3.4
Landsby $3,929/mo $5,410/mo 35 3.9
The Village Residences $4,125/mo $5,214/mo 55 3.9
Avalon Towers on the Peninsula $4,137/mo $5,251/mo 9 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Mountain View 94040

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What is the average rent in Mountain View 94040?
The average listed apartment rent in Mountain View 94040 is $5,069 per month, as of November 7, 2026. This sample includes 128 priced apartments in 7 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Mountain View 94040?
The apartment listings we track in Mountain View 94040 range from $3,445 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 94040?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Mountain View 94040. 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 94040?
Studio apartments average $4,088 per month across 20 priced listings in Mountain View 94040. Listed rents range from $3,445 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 94040?
1-bedroom apartments average $4,576 per month across 62 priced listings in Mountain View 94040. Listed rents range from $3,677 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 94040?
2-bedroom apartments average $6,087 per month across 44 priced listings in Mountain View 94040. Listed rents range from $4,359 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 94040?
3-bedroom apartments average $7,733 per month across 2 priced listings in Mountain View 94040. Listed rents range from $7,710 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 94040?
The 1-bedroom average is $4,576 per month across 62 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $6,087 across 44 listings, $1,511 (33.0%) 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 94040?
Palo Alto Plaza has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $3,445 per month. We track 6 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 94040?
The $4,000 to $4,200 monthly range has the most matching listings: 18 units, or 14.1% of the priced apartments we track in Mountain View 94040. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Mountain View 94040?
We track 128 priced units at 7 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 94040?
We have recorded rent data on 104 days from July 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Mountain View 94040. 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 94040?
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 94040 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 94040?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$203,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $5,069/mo.

Comfortable income

$243,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,445/mo), you need to earn at least $138,000/year.

Median household income in Mountain View 94040 is $84,818 , about 65% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Mountain View 94040

Overall prices in Mountain View 94040 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 94040's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $5,069
Utilities $916
Groceries $567
Transportation $2,183
Healthcare $1,065
Other goods and services $1,704
Estimated total $11,503/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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