Menlo Park, CA rental market
Last updated August 16, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Menlo Park, CA is $3,145.
$3,145
+$245
+$540
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $2,200 to $5,350.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 4 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $540 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,475 | $2,650 |
| Feb | $2,505 | $2,700 |
| Mar | $2,595 | $2,600 |
| Apr | $2,525 | $2,595 |
| May | $2,600 | $2,635 |
| Jun | $2,695 | $3,100 |
| Jul | $2,750 | $2,950 |
| Aug | $2,595 | $3,150 |
| Sep | $2,695 | No data |
| Oct | $2,550 | No data |
| Nov | $2,802 | No data |
| Dec | $2,700 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Menlo Park, CA is 98% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Menlo Park, CA?
The average rent in Menlo Park, CA is $4,500.
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 $4,500.
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 $550
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 $150
5. How many available rentals are there in Menlo Park, CA?
There are currently 111 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 $4,500 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.