Mountain View renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
Rental Price Key
On average, the cost of rent in Mountain View is about $2,677 per month. This puts it in the 95th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,931. Households in Mountain View have a median income of $11,592 per month so the average renter in Mountain View is spending roughly 23% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Mountain View, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Mountain View is $1,632,700 right now, which is lower than cities nearby, meaning that rents in Mountain View also tend to be lower versus these nearby cities.
Higher rent prices are common in the northeastern parts of Mountain View while lower rent rates are often available in northern areas.
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