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Mountain View, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Mountain View?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mountain View 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,903 | $1,200 | $6,100 |
Mountain View 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,373 | $3,995 | $10,000+ |
Mountain View 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,389 | $5,190 | $9,495 |
Mountain View 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $11,450 | $9,500 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mountain View, CA
Pricing Updated: 09/17/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Mountain View | $5,229 | $1,708 | 37 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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044- Villa Oaks | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Orchard Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
The Bungalows at Ahwanee | 1 Bedroom without Patio | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Tamarind Square | Jakarta | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
Gemello Village | 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.32 |
Bradley Apartments | REMODELED 2BR/2BA with W/D | 2BR,2BA | $2.95 |
Village Square Townhouses | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.30 |
Woodview Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
Verona Gardens | C.B. | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
364-366 W Olive Ave | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
120 Granada Dr | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Olive West Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Windemere Apartments | One Bed/ One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMountain View, CA
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Best Local Schools in Mountain View, CA
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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.
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