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1114 Villa St

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mountain View, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/13/2025

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$6,230$2,250487

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 $1,350. Bali Hai Garden Apartments in the North San Jose neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountain View apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,350
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
The Villa Monte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $3.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom B Model at Citra in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,690. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Merrilee Terrace Apartments starting at $3,595 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Town & Country Village 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.
Citra2 Bedroom B2BR,2BA$3.21
Merrilee Terrace Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.27
The Camille Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.31
Woodview ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.21
364-366 W Olive Ave2x12BR,1BA$3.24
Bradley ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom: Brand new wood floors1BR,1BA$3.05
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$3.06
Olive West ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.30
Four Palms1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
One Ten Remington Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View

What type of rentals are currently available in Mountain View?

There are currently 1727 Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,612 to $11,884. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountain View ranging from $1,200 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 $1,200 to $39,900 with an average monthly rent of $10,276.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mountain View?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mountain View range from $3,350 to $11,884, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,895 to $7,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,560 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,700.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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