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Mountain View, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mountain View, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/02/2025

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$6,291$2,250264

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 $1,350. 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$1,350
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Villa Monte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $2.72 price per square foot 23570 Camino Hermoso Dr Model at 23570 Camino Hermoso Dr, Unit MCM Main House in the in the The Highlands neighborhood starting from $8,700. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the 3 Bed x 2 Bath Washer/Dryer Model at Balboa Apartments starting at $4,500 with a $3.06 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.
23570 Camino Hermoso Dr, Unit MCM Main House23570 Camino Hermoso Dr4BR,2.5BA$2.72
Balboa Apartments3 Bed x 2 Bath Washer/Dryer3BR,2BA$3.06
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
364-366 W Olive Ave2x12BR,1BA$3.24
30 Gladys Court2 Bedroom-L2BR,1BA$3.21
Verona GardensC.B.2BR,1BA$3.11
Bradley ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom: Brand new wood floors1BR,1BA$2.94
691 Ontario Ct2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.19
One Ten Remington Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
044- Villa Oaks1x11BR,1BA$3.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View

What type of rentals are currently available in Mountain View?

There are currently 1722 Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,612 to $11,718. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountain View ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $39,900 with an average monthly rent of $9,015.

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 $11,718, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,895 to $7,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,690 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,700.

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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