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Mountain View, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mountain View, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2025

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$5,229$1,70837

Cheapest Available Mountain View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mountain View, CA is a Studio unit found at 044- Villa Oaks in the North San Jose neighborhood priced from $1,795. 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
044- Villa OaksStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $2.97 price per square foot Jakarta Model at Tamarind Square in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,968. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the 2x2.5 Model at Gemello Village starting at $4,395 with a $3.32 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos 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.
Tamarind SquareJakarta2BR,2BA$2.97
Gemello Village2x2.52BR,2.5BA$3.32
Bradley ApartmentsREMODELED 2BR/2BA with W/D2BR,2BA$2.95
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.30
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Verona GardensC.B.2BR,1BA$3.22
364-366 W Olive Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.85
120 Granada Dr2x12BR,1BA$3.33
Olive West ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.11
Windemere ApartmentsOne Bed/ One Bed1BR,1BA$3.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mountain View, CA

Ranked #53

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View

What type of rentals are currently available in Mountain View?

There are currently 1678 Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,185 to $19,020. There are also 194 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountain View ranging from $800 to $13,000.

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 $800 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,621.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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