Rents are 15% above what Los Gatos's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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Who lives here
Los Gatos, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Los Gatos, CA has changed in 5 years
Five years ago, renters in Los Gatos, CA paid around $2,845 a month. That figure now sits near $4,242, up 49.1% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $166,642 to $217,554 across the same window, up 30.6% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Los Gatos, CA losing about 523 residents over the five-year window, down 1.6% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Los Gatos, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
The median rent in Los Gatos is $4,242/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,720/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,595/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $3,105/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,670/mo.
At 23% of local median household income ($217,554/yr), Los Gatos ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.8% over the past year.
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At $4,242/mo, rent takes ~23% of Los Gatos's median household income ($217,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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