Avelle
1001 N Shoreline Blvd,
Mountain View, CA 94043
1-3 Beds | $3,775 - $7,100
Rental Market Trends in Mountain View, CA
What is the average rent in Mountain View, CA?
$3,098/month
Average Rent
701 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Mountain View, CA is $3,098 per month. This is 99% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Mountain View one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mountain View, you can expect to pay about $2,456 per month for a studio, $3,098 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,859 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,828 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Mountain View, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $76 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 Mountain View, CA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
1%
$700 - $1,000/month
9%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
74%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View?
Based on current rent prices, Castro City, Wagon Wheel and Rex Manor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mountain View.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mountain View?
Based on current rent prices, Whisman Station, The Crossings and Saint Francis are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mountain View.
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Which Mountain View neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Mountain View with the most apartments available are Downtown Mountain View, Shoreline West and The Crossings .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mountain View, CA?
Because the average rent in Mountain View is $3,098, you’ll want to make about $10,326 per month or $123,912 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 Mountain View, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Mountain View, 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
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$2,972/month
One Bedroom
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$3,571/month
Two Bedroom
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$4,692/month
Three Bedroom
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$5,809/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.