Mountain View, CA Rent History

136 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$4,535
1-year change
+10.2%
$421/mo
5-year change
+26.9%
$961/mo
10-year change
+32.8%
$1,121/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Mountain View

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$3,134/mo—0.0%
2016$3,428/mo+9.4%+9.4%
2017$3,441/mo+0.4%+9.8%
2018$3,587/mo+4.2%+14.5%
2019$3,686/mo+2.8%+17.6%
2020$3,761/mo+2.0%+20.0%
2021$3,288/mo-12.6%+4.9%
2022$3,749/mo+14.0%+19.6%
2023$3,833/mo+2.2%+22.3%
2024$3,890/mo+1.5%+24.1%
2025$4,056/mo+4.3%+29.4%
2026$4,281/mo+5.5%+36.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Mountain View changed since 2015?

Median rent in Mountain View, CA was $3,134 in 2015-05 and is $4,535 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,401 per month over 11 years.

How much has Mountain View rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Mountain View, CA has changed +26.9% ($961 per month). The current median is $4,535.

What has rent in Mountain View done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Mountain View, CA has changed +32.8% ($1,121 per month). It is now $4,535.

Is rent in Mountain View going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Mountain View, CA has increased +10.2% ($421/mo). Current median: $4,535.

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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.