Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Northwestern Polytechnic University, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sunnyvale

$3,411/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,411 per month as of October 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,511 more per month.

$3.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sunnyvale

182

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sunnyvale rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 16% 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 $3,357, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale run $3,170 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,685.

Listings

Studio

$2,661

-

6%

1 bedroom

$3,157

-

17%

2 bedroom

$3,609

-

9%

3 bedroom

$4,420

-

7%

4 bedroom

$5,200

-

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,661

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,157

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,609

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,420

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last year

7%

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.

Discover rentals in Northwestern Polytechnic University, CA

601 N Hillview Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Milpitas

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
36318 Tunbridge Dr #1FA - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

Condo for rent in Newark

Modern Upscale Room with All Utilities Included

36318 Tunbridge Dr #1FA, Newark, CA 94560

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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.
Fremont Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Fremont Park Apartments

4737 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA 94536

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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.
37037 Oak St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Centerville apartment for rent in Fremont

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $3,411 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sunnyvale?

Average rent prices in Sunnyvale have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Sunnyvale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sunnyvale is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,511 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 $136,000/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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