Mountain View, CA rental market

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Last updated August 14, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Mountain View, CA is $3,700.

Average rent

$3,700

Month-over-month change

-$90

Year-over-year change

+$415

Available rentals

233

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $950 to $12,660.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0001
$1,2001
$1,3002
$1,6001
$1,8002
$1,9006
$2,0001
$2,1007
$2,2007
$2,3005
$2,4005
$2,5007
$2,6008
$2,70011
$2,80011
$2,90010
$3,00011
$3,1003
$3,20017
$3,3003
$3,4005
$3,5004
$3,6009
$3,7006
$3,8004
$3,9009
$4,0006
$4,1009
$4,2009
$4,3005
$4,4008
$4,5004
$4,6009
$4,7003
$4,8006
$4,9006
$5,000+46

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $415 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,128$3,195
Feb$3,200$3,062
Mar$3,195$3,395
Apr$3,200$3,538
May$3,095$3,595
Jun$3,150$3,727
Jul$3,262$3,500
Aug$3,467$3,750
Sep$3,345No data
Oct$3,257No data
Nov$3,200No data
Dec$3,100No data

Market temperature

The Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, CA is 76% higher than the national average.

Mountain View, CAvs.

$3,700

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Mountain View, CA?

The average rent in Mountain View, CA is $3,700.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Mountain View, CA?

Houses in Mountain View, CA rent between $950 - $12,660 with an average rent of $3,700.

3. How has the rent in Mountain View, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Mountain View, CA increased by $415

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

In the last month, the rent in Mountain View, CA decreased by $90

5. How many available rentals are there in Mountain View, CA?

There are currently 233 rentals available in Mountain View, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Mountain View, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Mountain View, CA is $3,700 — 76.19% higher the national average of $2,100.