Cheap Homes for Rent in Mountain View, CA from $900 (12 Rentals)

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property at 217 Ada Ave
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
Furnished

217 Ada Ave

Mountain ViewCA94043
property at 2295 Homestead Rd
$1,890
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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2295 Homestead Rd

Los AltosCA94024
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property at 1015 Williams Way
$3,225

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Base Rent$3,225

Total Monthly Price$3,225
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1015 Williams Way, Unit A

1015 Williams Way
Mountain ViewCA94040
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Mountain View, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2026

Current rental homes in the Mountain View, CA area range in price from $1,100 to $8,995 with an overall median price of $5,360. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mountain View Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Mountain View$5,360$1,1003

Best Value Homes for Rent in Mountain View, CA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value rental home in the Mountain View area is the $4.44 price per square foot 510 Benvenue Ave Model at 510 Benvenue Ave in the North Los Altos neighborhood starting from $20,000. The second greatest value Mountain View rental home is the Unit Model at Unit in the North San Jose neighborhood starting at $5,125 with a $2.59 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain View homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
510 Benvenue Ave510 Benvenue Ave6BR, 6BA$4.44
UnitUnit3BR, 3BA$2.59
212 E Hemlock Ave212 E Hemlock Ave3BR, 2BA$4.30
737 Vaquero Dr737 Vaquero Dr2BR, 1BA$3.90
1015 Williams Way, Unit A1015 Williams Way2BR, 1BA$3.29
Unit 454Unit 4541BR, 1BA$4.18
1744 Noranda Dr1744 Noranda Dr1BR, 1BA$3.68
181 Ada Ave181 Ada Ave1BR, 1BA$3.14
199 E Middlefield Rd199 E Middlefield Rd1BR, 1BA$3.00
2295 Homestead Rd2295 Homestead Rd1BR, 1BA$10.50

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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 1691 Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,185 to $9,890. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountain View ranging from $900 to $20,000.

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 $900 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,423.

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 $3,795 to $8,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,800 to $7,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,770 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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