Rent in Los Altos, CA
Across Los Altos's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $3,734 a month, with figures from $3,270–$4,030. The highest typical rent is in 94022 ($3,745) and the lowest in 94023 ($3,270). Owner-occupied homes in Santa Clara County pay about 0.67% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,010 | $2,458–$3,030 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $3,120 | $2,778–$3,438 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $3,734 | $3,270–$4,030 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $4,415 | $3,500–$5,420 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $4,635 | $3,500–$5,770 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Los Altos ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Altos, CA?
- About $3,734 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $3,270–$4,030. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Los Altos, CA?
- About $3,120 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,778–$3,438. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Los Altos, CA?
- About $4,415 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$5,420. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Los Altos, CA?
- About $3,010 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,458–$3,030. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Los Altos, CA?
- About $4,635 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$5,770. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Los Altos ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 94022 has the highest typical rent at $3,745 a month, and 94023 the lowest at $3,270.
- What is the property tax rate in Los Altos, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Santa Clara County pay a typical 0.67% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Los Altos rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).