Menlo Park, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Menlo Park, CA?
Last updated August 6, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Menlo Park, CA is $4,785.
Average rent
$4,785
Month-over-month change
-$15
Year-over-year change
+$385
Available rentals
93
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,296 to $16,950.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,600 | 7 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 6 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 4 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 42 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $385 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,395 | $3,999 |
| Feb | $3,300 | $3,598 |
| Mar | $3,288 | $3,995 |
| Apr | $3,400 | $3,750 |
| May | $3,826 | $4,400 |
| Jun | $4,050 | $4,800 |
| Jul | $4,400 | $4,595 |
| Aug | $4,450 | $4,713 |
| Sep | $4,250 | No data |
| Oct | $3,995 | No data |
| Nov | $4,130 | No data |
| Dec | $4,100 | No data |
Market temperature
The Menlo Park, 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Menlo Park, CA is 139% higher than the national average.
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