Menlo Park, CA Rent History

125 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$4,277
1-year change
+10.8%
$418/mo
5-year change
+32.0%
$1,037/mo
10-year change
+38.7%
$1,194/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Menlo Park

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$3,229/mo—0.0%
2017$3,084/mo-4.5%-4.5%
2018$3,204/mo+3.9%-0.8%
2019$3,381/mo+5.5%+4.7%
2020$3,382/mo+0.0%+4.7%
2021$3,138/mo-7.2%-2.8%
2022$3,439/mo+9.6%+6.5%
2023$3,416/mo-0.7%+5.8%
2024$3,631/mo+6.3%+12.4%
2025$3,805/mo+4.8%+17.8%
2026$4,012/mo+5.4%+24.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Menlo Park changed since 2016?

Median rent in Menlo Park, CA was $3,229 in 2016-05 and is $4,277 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,048 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 +32.0% ($1,037 per month). The current median is $4,277.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Menlo Park, CA has changed +38.7% ($1,194 per month). It is now $4,277.

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

Year over year, median rent in Menlo Park, CA has increased +10.8% ($418/mo). Current median: $4,277.

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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.