Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
San Jose State University, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sunnyvale

$3,440/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,440 per month as of June 2026. This is 76% above the national average rent, or $1,490 more per month.

$3.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sunnyvale

453

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sunnyvale rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in San Jose State University, CA

Average rent prices in Sunnyvale have increased by 7% 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 San Jose State University, CA

Rent prices in Sunnyvale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sunnyvale is $3,345, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale run $3,069 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,687.

Listings

Studio

$2,459

-

16%

1 bedroom

$3,029

-

8%

2 bedroom

$3,640

-

12%

3 bedroom

$4,479

-

7%

4 bedroom

$5,500

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,459

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,029

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,640

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,479

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in San Jose State 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 San Jose State University, CA

412 E William St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose

1 bed

5 baths

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 6

28 S 13th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown San Jose house for rent in San Jose

House for rent

Available Aug 19

430 Jerome St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gardner house for rent in San Jose

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Jun 1

1296 Mcginness Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cornwall-Sunshadow apartment for rent in San Jose

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 15

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Frequently asked questions for San Jose State University, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sunnyvale rental market.

How much is rent in Sunnyvale?

The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,440 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sunnyvale?

Average rent prices in Sunnyvale have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Sunnyvale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sunnyvale is 76% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,490 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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