Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Clara University, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Sunnyvale
$3,644/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,644 per month as of September 2026. This is 92% above the national average rent, or $1,744 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sunnyvale
517
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sunnyvale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Santa Clara 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
Santa Clara University, CA
Rent prices in Sunnyvale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sunnyvale is $3,520, whereas a house costs $4,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale run $3,173 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,951.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,547 | - | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $3,097 | - | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $3,890 | - | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,710 | - | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | - | 15% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Santa Clara University, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,520 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,750 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,597 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,547
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,097
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,890
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,710
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last year
15%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Santa Clara University, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,520
Condos
Average rent
$3,750
Houses
Average rent
$4,597
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
The table above reflects average rent prices in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara University, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Clara
3133 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
3d ago
524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cimarron house for rent in San Jose
809 Gridley St, San Jose, CA 95127
5 beds
3 baths
$1,100
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose house for rent in San Jose
71 S 8th St, San Jose, CA 95112
4 beds
1 bath
$1,195
House for rent
Available Sep 10
14h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$9,680
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$7,609
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
719 Daffodil Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
1–2 beds
1 bath
$6,872–$7,365
Apartment for rent
21h ago
355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
2 beds
2 baths
$6,132–$7,061
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3131 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,450–$4,478
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,200–$4,696
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2130 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA 95126
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,473–$3,522
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,200–$4,696
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,200–$4,696
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
535 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,600–$3,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Santa Clara University, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Sunnyvale rental market.
How much is rent in Sunnyvale?
The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,644 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 92% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,744 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 $146,000/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).