Los Altos, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Los Altos, CA?
Last updated June 20, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Los Altos, CA is $7,196.
Average rent
$7,196
Month-over-month change
+$951
Year-over-year change
-$1,804
Available rentals
39
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,850 to $25,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 23 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $1,804 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $4,300 | $3,836 |
| Feb | $6,550 | $4,395 |
| Mar | $4,778 | $4,500 |
| Apr | $4,500 | $6,795 |
| May | $4,995 | $7,676 |
| Jun | $7,500 | $7,000 |
| Jul | $7,295 | No data |
| Aug | $7,000 | No data |
| Sep | $5,500 | No data |
| Oct | $4,995 | No data |
| Nov | $4,500 | No data |
| Dec | $4,500 | No data |
Market temperature
The Los Altos, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Los Altos, CA is 256% higher than the national average.
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