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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mountain View, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mountain View, CA area range in price from $2,095 to $8,221 with an overall median price of $4,692. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mountain View Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Mountain View$4,692$2,09521

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. The Bungalows at Ahwanee in the North San Jose neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,988. 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
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Plaza StudiosStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,025
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Calderon Apartments192Studio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $2.96 price per square foot Unit 325 Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the No Availability Model at Union Plaza Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the San Antonio 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.
Park PlazaUnit 3253BR,2BA$2.96
Union Plaza ApartmentsNo Availability1BR,1BA$2.33
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.70
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Delmonico Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.40
Mathilda Garden Apartments2-Bed x 2-Bath2BR,2BA$3.59
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
CherryhillTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.79
The Orchard at SunnyvaleOne BR1BR,1BA$3.58
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$3.61

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Mountain View, CA
Population: 83,377

Ranked #409

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View

What type of rentals are currently available in Mountain View?

There are currently 1682 Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,185 to $12,552. There are also 134 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountain View ranging from $1,100 to $25,750.

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 $1,100 to $25,750 with an average monthly rent of $6,992.

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