Menlo Park, CA rental market

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Last updated August 16, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Menlo Park, CA is $3,145.

Average rent

$3,145

Month-over-month change

+$245

Year-over-year change

+$540

Available rentals

27

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $2,200 to $5,350.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$2,1001
$2,2001
$2,3001
$2,4001
$2,5001
$2,6001
$2,7003
$2,8001
$2,9002
$3,0001
$3,1002
$3,2001
$3,3002
$3,4001
$3,5002
$3,6001
$3,9001
$4,0002
$5,000+4

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $540 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$2,695No data
Oct$2,550No data
Nov$2,802No data
Dec$2,700No 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 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.