Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
San Jose State University, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sunnyvale

$3,563/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,563 per month as of September 2026. This is 88% above the national average rent, or $1,663 more per month.

$3.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sunnyvale

426

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 11% 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 $3,490, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale run $3,189 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,943.

Listings

Studio

$2,621

-

24%

1 bedroom

$3,148

-

10%

2 bedroom

$3,807

-

13%

3 bedroom

$4,482

-

19%

4 bedroom

$5,500

-

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,621

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,148

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,807

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,482

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last year

15%

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

3133 Homestead Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Clara

Lulu

3133 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 2

524 S 9th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

524 S 9th Street

524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$975–$2,000

Apartment for rent

1058 Roewill Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

1058 Roewill Drive

1058 Roewill Dr, San Jose, CA 95117

Studio

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

809 Gridley St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cimarron house for rent in San Jose

5 beds

3 baths

$1,100

House for rent

Available Aug 19

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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 $3,563 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sunnyvale?

Average rent prices in Sunnyvale have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Sunnyvale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sunnyvale is 88% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,663 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 $143,000/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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