Menlo Park, CA rental market

Choose another area

Last updated August 18, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Menlo Park, CA is $4,450.

Average rent

$4,450

Month-over-month change

-$315

Year-over-year change

+$500

Available rentals

110

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $950 to $18,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9002
$1,9001
$2,0001
$2,1001
$2,2002
$2,3001
$2,4003
$2,5002
$2,6003
$2,7003
$2,8002
$2,9003
$3,0002
$3,1006
$3,2005
$3,3004
$3,4005
$3,5002
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,8002
$3,9005
$4,0002
$4,1004
$4,2004
$4,3002
$4,4003
$4,5002
$4,6003
$4,7003
$5,000+47

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $500 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,400$3,395
Feb$3,300$3,300
Mar$3,195$3,288
Apr$3,185$3,400
May$3,295$3,826
Jun$3,650$4,050
Jul$4,200$4,400
Aug$3,995$4,450
Sep$3,913No data
Oct$3,500No data
Nov$3,514No data
Dec$3,495No data

Market temperature

The Menlo Park, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Menlo Park, CA is 112% higher than the national average.

Menlo Park, CAvs.

$4,450

$2,100

Rent in Menlo Park, CA

We created a seamless online experience for you - from shopping on the largest rental network, to applying, to paying rent.

Explore Rentals

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Menlo Park, CA?

The average rent in Menlo Park, CA is $4,450.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Menlo Park, CA?

Houses in Menlo Park, CA rent between $950 - $18,500 with an average rent of $4,450.

3. How has the rent in Menlo Park, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Menlo Park, CA increased by $500

4. How much has the rent in Menlo Park, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Menlo Park, CA decreased by $315

5. How many available rentals are there in Menlo Park, CA?

There are currently 110 rentals available in Menlo Park, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Menlo Park, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Menlo Park, CA is $4,450 — 111.9% higher the national average of $2,100.