Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Cupertino, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Cupertino

$4,517/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cupertino is $4,517 per month as of October 2026. This is 138% above the national average rent, or $2,617 more per month.

$3.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cupertino

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cupertino rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cupertino, CA

Average rent prices in Cupertino have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cupertino, CA

Rent prices in Cupertino vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cupertino is $4,095, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Cupertino run $3,326 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,060

5%

2%

1 bedroom

$3,090

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$4,200

9%

7%

3 bedroom

$5,770

2%

18%

4 bedroom

$8,250

6%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$2,060

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,090

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,770

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cupertino, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cupertino, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cupertino and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cupertino

Median rent price$4,517
increased by138%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,097
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cupertino, CA is 46% higher than the median rent in Belmont, CA.

Discover rentals in Cupertino, CA

10065 Judy Ave #1570 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$3,070

Price dropped $180Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Charming 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Charming 2

10192 Park Cir E, Cupertino, CA 95014

2 beds

1 bath

$3,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
10067 Judy Ave #1519 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

4 beds

2 baths

$5,070

Price dropped $1,300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
10010 Bret Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rancho Rinconada house for rent in Cupertino

ResidentialLease, Cupertino, CA

10010 Bret Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

4 beds

3 baths

$5,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Cupertino, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cupertino rental market.

How much is rent in Cupertino?

The average rent in Cupertino is $4,517 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cupertino?

Average rent prices in Cupertino have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Cupertino rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cupertino is 138% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,617 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cupertino?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cupertino are Fairgrove ($3,504/mo), Rancho Rinconada ($3,696/mo), and Vallco Park North ($3,750/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cupertino?

To comfortably afford rent in Cupertino, you'd need to earn approximately $181,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cupertino?

Looking at our July 2026 numbers, late fall and winter months offer the best rental deals in Cupertino, with November seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month for apartment hunting.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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