Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Northwestern Polytechnic University, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sunnyvale

$3,456/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,456 per month as of September 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,556 more per month.

$3.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sunnyvale

179

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sunnyvale rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Northwestern Polytechnic University, CA

Average rent prices in Sunnyvale have increased by 14% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Northwestern Polytechnic University, CA

Rent prices in Sunnyvale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sunnyvale is $3,347, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale run $3,180 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,720.

Listings

Studio

$2,614

-

9%

1 bedroom

$3,119

-

17%

2 bedroom

$3,636

-

12%

3 bedroom

$4,285

-

31%

4 bedroom

$4,774

-

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,614

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,119

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,636

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,285

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,774

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Northwestern Polytechnic University, 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.

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$2,205

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3939 Monroe Ave, Fremont, CA 94536

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,331–$13,192

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Frequently asked questions for Northwestern Polytechnic University, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sunnyvale rental market.

How much is rent in Sunnyvale?

The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,456 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sunnyvale?

Average rent prices in Sunnyvale have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Sunnyvale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sunnyvale is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,556 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sunnyvale?

To comfortably afford rent in Sunnyvale, you'd need to earn approximately $138,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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