Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Cupertino, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Cupertino

$4,300/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cupertino is $4,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 126% above the national average rent, or $2,400 more per month.

$3.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cupertino

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cupertino rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $4,126, whereas a house costs $5,245. 1-bedroom apartments in Cupertino run $3,588 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,360.

Listings

Studio

$2,195

4%

35%

1 bedroom

$2,500

10%

24%

2 bedroom

$4,114

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$5,965

5%

19%

4 bedroom

$8,000

17%

111%

Studio

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,114

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,965

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

111%

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$4,300
increased by126%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,995
increased by110%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cupertino, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Belmont, CA.

Discover rentals in Cupertino, CA

20329 Pinntage Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cupertino

10366 Greenwood Ct #4 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Cupertino

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Terry Way 10302 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Apartment for rent in Cupertino

Terry Way 10302

10302 Terry Way, Cupertino, CA 95014

2 beds

1 bath

$3,095

10065 Judy Ave #1570 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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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 $4,300 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cupertino?

Average rent prices in Cupertino have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Cupertino rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cupertino is 126% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,400 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cupertino?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cupertino are Rancho Rinconada ($3,170/mo), Fairgrove ($3,301/mo), and Vallco Park North ($3,827/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cupertino?

To comfortably afford rent in Cupertino, you'd need to earn approximately $172,000/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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