Los Altos, CA rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Los Altos, CA is $5,500.
$5,500
-$1,500
-$350
36
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,750 to $16,800.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 4 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 21 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $350 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,900 | $4,300 |
| Feb | $5,800 | $6,550 |
| Mar | $3,800 | $4,778 |
| Apr | $3,750 | $4,500 |
| May | $4,600 | $4,995 |
| Jun | $4,450 | $7,500 |
| Jul | $7,600 | $7,295 |
| Aug | $6,750 | $7,000 |
| Sep | $5,800 | No data |
| Oct | $6,000 | No data |
| Nov | $5,860 | No data |
| Dec | $4,195 | No data |
Market temperature
The Los Altos, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Los Altos, CA is 162% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Los Altos, CA?
The average rent in Los Altos, CA is $5,500.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Los Altos, CA?
Houses in Los Altos, CA rent between $1,750 - $16,800 with an average rent of $5,500.
3. How has the rent in Los Altos, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Los Altos, CA decreased by $350
4. How much has the rent in Los Altos, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Los Altos, CA decreased by $1,500
5. How many available rentals are there in Los Altos, CA?
There are currently 36 rentals available in Los Altos, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Los Altos, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Los Altos, CA is $5,500 — 161.9% higher the national average of $2,100.