Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Sunnyvale, CA

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,547. This is +82%, or $1,598, higher than the national average.

$4.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,547

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

105

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,547. This is +82%, or $1,598, higher than the national average.

$4.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
27%
48%
16%
6%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

55%
45%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Sunnyvale, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Sunnyvale, CA have increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Sunnyvale, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,526. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA costs about $3,287 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,121. Houses for rent in Sunnyvale, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,088

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$4,065

4%

14%

3 bedroom

$4,647

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$8,500

6%

69%

Studio

$2,558

6%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,558

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,088

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,065

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,647

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

69%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sunnyvale, 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.

Compare rent prices in Sunnyvale, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Sunnyvale, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Campbell, CA.

Sunnyvale

Median rent price$3,547
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,986
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sunnyvale, CA is 19% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Cost of living in
Sunnyvale, CA

The overall cost of living in Sunnyvale, CA is 126% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

22% higher

Groceries

43% higher

Health

36% higher

Housing

378% higher

Transportation

24% higher

Utilities

10% higher

Apartments for rent in Berkeley

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1101 W Maude Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

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5d+ ago

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1 bath

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4d ago

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1BR suite with priv bath, kitchenette in a house

600 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

1 bed

1 bath

$1,495

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Available May 25

832 San Rafael Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

832 San Rafael Street

832 San Rafael St, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

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9.3

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988 East El Camino Real

988 E El Camino Real #1613, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

2 beds

1 bath

$2,220

Apartment for rent

44-1812 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

44-1812

403 Roosevelt Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

Cherry Blossom - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

8.8

Very good

Cherry Blossom

924 Mangrove Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,495–$3,200

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