Last updated on August 25, 2026

Average rent in
Silicon Valley University, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sunnyvale

$3,665/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,665 per month as of August 2026. This is 90% above the national average rent, or $1,740 more per month.

$3.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sunnyvale

346

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 Silicon Valley University, CA

Average rent prices in Sunnyvale have increased by 10% 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 Silicon Valley University, CA

Rent prices in Sunnyvale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sunnyvale is $3,580, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale run $3,259 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,023.

Listings

Studio

$2,681

-

15%

1 bedroom

$3,205

-

17%

2 bedroom

$3,986

-

18%

3 bedroom

$4,595

-

9%

4 bedroom

$5,297

-

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,681

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,205

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,986

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,595

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,297

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Silicon Valley 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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1 bath

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3 baths

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 10

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5d+ ago

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Available Aug 18

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Frequently asked questions for Silicon Valley University, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sunnyvale rental market.

How much is rent in Sunnyvale?

The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,665 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sunnyvale?

Average rent prices in Sunnyvale have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Sunnyvale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sunnyvale is 90% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,740 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 $147,000/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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