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Mountain View, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mountain View, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mountain View, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mountain View Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Mountain View$6,405$2,250178

Cheapest Available Mountain View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mountain View, CA is a Studio unit found at Borregas Court Apartments in the North San Jose neighborhood priced from $1,450. 481 On Mathilda in the North San Jose neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,505. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountain View apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,450
481 On Mathilda4m.B1A1b1BR,1BA$1,505
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $3.36 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Casa Alberta Apartments in the in the Monta Vista neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the Townhouse Model at Woodview Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casa Alberta ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.36
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
364-366 W Olive Ave2x12BR,1BA$3.15
30 Gladys Court2 Bedroom-L2BR,1BA$3.21
Verona GardensC.B.2BR,1BA$3.11
Bradley ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom: Brand new wood floors1BR,1BA$2.94
Terman2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.49
Windemere ApartmentsOne Bed/ One Bed1BR,1BA$3.39
One Ten Remington Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
Cezanne Apartments1br 650 sf1BR,1BA$3.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View

What type of rentals are currently available in Mountain View?

There are currently 1718 Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,235 to $11,598. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountain View ranging from $800 to $39,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mountain View?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mountain View ranges from $800 to $39,900 with an average monthly rent of $11,747.

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