Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Sunnyvale, CA

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,449. This is +81%, or $1,548, higher than the national average.

$4.14

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,449

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

105

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,449. This is +81%, or $1,548, higher than the national average.

$4.14

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
28%
51%
11%
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 2% in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $3,409. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA costs about $3,139 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,907. Houses for rent in Sunnyvale, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,105

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$3,903

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$4,627

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,800

5%

39%

Studio

$2,805

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,805

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,105

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,903

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,627

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

39%

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$3,449
increased by81%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,999
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sunnyvale, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National 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

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