Springline
550 Oak Grove,
Menlo Park, CA 94025
$6,488 - $10,489
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Menlo Park, CA
What is the average rent in Menlo Park, CA?
$3,582/month
Average Rent
678 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+6.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Menlo Park, CA is $3,582 per month. This is 118% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/month, making Menlo Park one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Menlo Park, you can expect to pay about $3,074 per month for a studio, $3,582 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,747 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,924 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Menlo Park, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.5%, which averages out to $233 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Menlo Park, CA
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
10%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
73%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Menlo Park?
Based on current rent prices, Lindenwood and Downtown Menlo Park" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Menlo Park.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Menlo Park?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Menlo Park and Lindenwood" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Menlo Park.
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Which Menlo Park neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Menlo Park with the most apartments available are Lindenwood and Downtown Menlo Park" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Menlo Park, CA?
Because the average rent in Menlo Park is $3,582, you’ll want to make about $11,940 per month or $143,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Menlo Park, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Menlo Park, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,504/month
$2,046/month
One Bedroom
$3,978/month
$2,399/month
Two Bedroom
$5,496/month
$2,864/month
Three Bedroom
$8,328/month
$6,041/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.