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Mountain View, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mountain View, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mountain View, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mountain View Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Mountain View$6,317$1,000297

Cheapest Available Mountain View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mountain View, CA is a Studio unit found at Borregas Court Apartments in the North San Jose neighborhood priced from $1,200. Orchard Gardens in the North San Jose neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,927. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountain View apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Parkview Apartmentss/1Studio,1BA$2,010
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Morse GardensStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
Mathilda Garden Apartments1-Bed x 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B1BR,1BA$2,250
Charles Ave Retail1br 650 sf1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $2.85 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Residence Model at El Prado in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $3,415. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the 3-Bedrooms, 2.5-Bathrooms Model at Del Prado I Apartments starting at $3,600 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
El Prado2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Residence2BR,1.5BA$2.85
Del Prado I Apartments3-Bedrooms, 2.5-Bathrooms3BR,2.5BA$3.35
1737 Noranda Dr, Unit 11737 Noranda Dr2BR,1.5BA$2.97
364-366 W Olive Ave2x12BR,1BA$3.15
30 Gladys Court2 Bedroom-L2BR,1BA$3.21
120 Granada Dr2x12BR,1BA$3.39
Surrey HouseUnit 322BR,1BA$3.22
Bradley ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom: Brand new wood floors1BR,1BA$2.94
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$3.19
Windemere ApartmentsOne Bed/ One Bed1BR,1BA$3.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View

What type of rentals are currently available in Mountain View?

There are currently 1674 Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $11,970. There are also 163 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountain View ranging from $2,795 to $39,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mountain View?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mountain View ranges from $2,795 to $39,900 with an average monthly rent of $11,099.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mountain View?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mountain View range from $2,650 to $10,820, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,700 to $9,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,600.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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