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Mountain Viewâs rental market reflects its status as a vibrant hub within Silicon Valley, offering a diverse mix of modern apartments and classic singleâfamily homes. Prospective renters can choose from sleek studio units near downtownâs bustling Castro Street corridor to spacious threeâbedroom apartments that enjoy easy access to tech campuses and the picturesque Shoreline Lake park. The cityâs wellâconnected transit options, bikeâfriendly streets, and walkable neighborhoods such as North Whisman and the historic Moffett district make it an attractive destination for professionals and families alike.
Apartment rents in Mountain View typically range from the $2,600s for efficient studios to the $5,600s for larger threeâbedroom layouts, with oneâ and twoâbedroom units comfortably situated in the $3,300s and $4,400s respectively. For those seeking the privacy of a house, rental rates generally start in the $1,800s for a singleâbedroom home and climb to the $7,800s for expansive fourâplusâbedroom properties, offering spacious living for growing households. These price points reflect the cityâs strong demand and proximity to major employers such as the Googleplex, NASA Ames Research Center, and numerous biotech firms.
Beyond its thriving employment landscape, Mountain View boasts a lively cultural scene, from the Computer History Museum to vibrant farmers markets and a variety of dining options along El Camino Real. Whether youâre drawn by the techâcentric energy, the familyâfriendly parks, or the historic charm of neighborhoods like Sunnyvaleâadjacent Monta Loma, Mountain View presents a wellârounded rental environment that balances convenience, community, and quality of life.
Mountain View Rent by Property Type & Bedroom Count
Averages, medians, and ranges across recent rental listings
| Property Type | Bedrooms | Average | Median | Min – Max | 25th – 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | Studio | $2,802 | $2,650 | $1,520 – $4,127 | $2,195 – $3,585 |
| Apartment | 1 Bedroom | $3,174 | $3,295 | $855 – $5,519 | $2,425 – $4,149 |
| Apartment | 2 Bedroom | $4,335 | $4,595 | $1,150 – $6,552 | $3,548 – $5,592 |
| Apartment | 3 Bedroom | $5,425 | $5,400 | $2,195 – $7,934 | $4,595 – $6,755 |
| House | Studio | $2,289 | $2,300 | $1,895 – $2,650 | $2,000 – $2,600 |
| House | 1 Bedroom | $2,314 | $2,340 | $850 – $5,000 | $1,250 – $3,195 |
| House | 2 Bedroom | $4,061 | $4,160 | $1,200 – $5,800 | $3,595 – $4,600 |
| House | 3 Bedroom | $5,932 | $5,800 | $4,300 – $9,995 | $5,000 – $6,400 |
| House | 4+ Bedroom | $7,726 | $7,500 | $5,200 – $11,000 | $6,950 – $8,600 |
Current rent in Mountain View (all property types): Studio $2,734, 1 Bedroom $3,110, 2 Bedroom $4,291, 3 Bedroom $5,739, 4+ Bedroom $7,727.
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