rentals & leasing · boyenga team at compass
Silicon Valley rentals and leasing, the Property Nerd way
Looking for a place? Browse every rental on the MLS in our area, live and sorted from the top of the market down. Own a home to lease? We price it, market it like a listing and help you choose a tenant.
Find a home for rent
Live MLS rentals across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, with a map, filters and a Property Nerd on call.
Lease your home with us
Rent analysis, prep advice, pro media, marketing, showings and fair, consistent screening. Fee negotiable, with bundled services.
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homes for rent · live from the mls
Homes for rent in Silicon Valley
Every active rental in our service area, sorted from highest rent to lowest. Tap a city, filter by bedrooms or home type, or ask us about any home.
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Rental data comes from the MLS and can change at any time. Confirm rent, availability and terms with the listing agent. Listings are shown with their listing brokerage. Rents above $100,000 a month are left out because they are usually data-entry errors.
renter guide
Renting in Silicon Valley: what to know
California has some of the most renter-protective rules in the country. Here's the short version, plus what to have ready before you apply.
- security deposits
Usually one month's rent
Since July 1, 2024 (AB 12), most landlords can collect no more than one month's rent as a deposit. Small landlords with no more than two rental properties and four units can collect up to two months.
- rent increases
Capped for covered homes
Under the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), covered rentals can rise by 5% plus inflation, up to 10% in any 12 months. Some single-family homes and condos are exempt with the required notice, and some cities add their own rules.
- screening fees
Limited by state law
California caps tenant screening fees and adjusts the cap each year. Ask the listing agent what the fee covers before you pay it.
- fair housing
Same criteria for everyone
Landlords must apply the same written criteria to every applicant. In California, source of income, including housing vouchers, is protected.
- apply with confidence
Have this ready
Photo ID, recent pay stubs or an offer letter, bank statements, references from past landlords, and your credit report if you have one handy.
- rent now, buy later
Run the numbers
Curious what owning would cost? Our payment calculator compares a mortgage payment with what you pay in rent.
How much can a landlord ask for a security deposit?
Since July 1, 2024, most landlords can collect up to one month's rent. Individuals or family LLCs with no more than two rental properties and four units can collect up to two months.
Can rent go up every year?
For rentals covered by the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), increases are capped at 5% plus inflation, with a 10% maximum in any 12 months. Some single-family homes and condos are exempt if the lease includes the required notice, and some cities add their own limits.
Can you help find a rental before a move to Silicon Valley?
Yes. Tell us where you'll work, your budget and your move-in date. We'll map the neighborhoods that fit, watch for new rentals and help you apply, including by video if you're out of town.
for owners · lease marketing
Own a home here? Let us lease it for you.
We price your home from comparable leases, help you prep it, market it with professional media across the major rental sites, run the showings and help you compare applicants fairly. Our fee is negotiable, and we offer bundled services, so ask us what's included.
- Rent analysisPriced from comparable leases near you.
- Pro mediaPhotos, 3D tour and floor plan.
- Wide marketingMLSListings rentals plus the big rental sites.
- Fair screeningSame written criteria for every applicant.
Not sure whether to rent or sell? Read Rent it or sell it? Running the numbers. The full step-by-step process is below.