Montara, CA rental market

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Last updated June 20, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Montara, CA is $5,900.

Average rent

$5,900

Month-over-month change

+$3,100

Year-over-year change

+$1,405

Available rentals

2

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $5,900 to $8,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5,000+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $1,405 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$4,195$3,000
Feb$4,195$4,250
Mar$5,000$3,000
Apr$5,000$2,700
May$4,495$3,000
Jun$4,495$5,967
Jul$4,495No data
Aug$3,400No data
Sep$4,800No data
Oct$4,500No data
Nov$2,975No data
Dec$4,042No data

Market temperature

The Montara, CA rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Montara, CA is 192% higher than the national average.

Montara, CAvs.

$5,900

$2,019

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Montara, CA?

The average rent in Montara, CA is $5,900.

2. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Montara, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Montara, CA is $8,500 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Montara, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Montara, CA is $5,900 per month.

4. How much does it cost to rent a house in Montara, CA?

Houses in Montara, CA rent between $5,900 - $8,500 with an average rent of $5,900.

5. How has the rent in Montara, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Montara, CA increased by $1,405

6. How much has the rent in Montara, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Montara, CA increased by $3,100

7. How many available rentals are there in Montara, CA?

There are currently 2 rentals available in Montara, CA.

8. How do rent prices in Montara, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Montara, CA is $5,900 — 192.22% higher the national average of $2,019.

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