Ask anyone what Bay Area city has the highest rent and the answer has almost always been San Francisco. But, it appears that just changed.
A new report shows Mountain View is now the most expensive city in the region to rent a one-bedroom apartment.
The city saw a nearly 24% increase in rents compared to the year before. One reason? Experts said more high tech companies are requiring employees to head back to the office.
“This is the first time Mountain View has surpassed San Francisco,” said Crystal Chen of Zumper.
A new report from the company showed Mountain View had the highest average in January with the