Menlo Park, CA Rent History

123 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$4,349
1-year change
+13.4%
$515/mo
5-year change
+32.2%
$1,059/mo
10-year change
+37.5%
$1,186/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Menlo Park

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$3,304/mo0.0%
2017$3,163/mo-4.3%-4.3%
2018$3,285/mo+3.9%-0.6%
2019$3,472/mo+5.7%+5.1%
2020$3,469/mo-0.1%+5.0%
2021$3,230/mo-6.9%-2.2%
2022$3,538/mo+9.5%+7.1%
2023$3,509/mo-0.8%+6.2%
2024$3,745/mo+6.7%+13.3%
2025$3,786/mo+1.1%+14.6%
2026$4,117/mo+8.7%+24.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Menlo Park changed since 2016?

Median rent in Menlo Park, CA was $3,304 in 2016-05 and is $4,349 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,045 per month over 10 years.

How much has Menlo Park rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Menlo Park, CA has changed +32.2% ($1,059 per month). The current median is $4,349.

What has rent in Menlo Park done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Menlo Park, CA has changed +37.5% ($1,186 per month). It is now $4,349.

Is rent in Menlo Park going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Menlo Park, CA has increased +13.4% ($515/mo). Current median: $4,349.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.