Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Sunnyvale, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Sunnyvale rent stands today
Sunnyvale, CA rent rose 13.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,789/month. Renters today are paying $361 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level last seen this month in 2026-07.
Vs. national rents
Sunnyvale rents run roughly 2× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among the priciest markets for renters seeking housing in California's tech corridor.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Sunnyvale sit around $3,787/month, 1-bedrooms around $3,200/month, and 2-bedrooms around $4,298/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $6,950/month. These figures reflect the range renters face depending on unit size.
Neighborhood spotlight
Heritage District rents rose 20.4% year over year to $4,495/month across 16 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 13.9% rise. Raynor Park saw a decline of 29.6% to $3,520/month, marking a notable local divergence in Sunnyvale's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Sunnyvale
$3,789/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,789 per month as of July 2026. This is 96% above the national average rent, or $1,859 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sunnyvale
86
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sunnyvale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sunnyvale, CA
Average rent prices in Sunnyvale have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Sunnyvale, CA
Rent prices in Sunnyvale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sunnyvale is $3,690, whereas a house costs $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale run $3,367 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,370.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,787 | 15% | 59% | |
1 bedroom | $3,200 | 4% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $4,297 |  1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $4,972 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $6,950 | 5% | 96% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Birdland | $3,295 | |
Gavello Glen | $3,494 | |
Heritage District | $4,495 | |
Lakewood | $4,185 | |
Lowlanders | $3,447 | |
Ortega Park | $4,128 | |
Ponderosa Park | $3,159 | |
Raynor Park | $3,519 | |
San Miguel | $3,815 | |
Sunnyvale West | $3,791 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,690 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,950 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,080 | 24% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,787
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
59%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,297
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,972
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
96%
Sunnyvale West
Average rent
$3,791
Ponderosa Park
Average rent
$3,159
Heritage District
Average rent
$4,495
Lowlanders
Average rent
$3,447
San Miguel
Average rent
$3,815
Lakewood
Average rent
$4,185
Ortega Park
Average rent
$4,128
Birdland
Average rent
$3,295
Gavello Glen
Average rent
$3,494
Raynor Park
Average rent
$3,519
Apartments
Average rent
$3,690
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,080
Last 30 days
24%
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.
How does rent in Sunnyvale, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sunnyvale and Campbell by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sunnyvale
96%higher than the national median
85%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sunnyvale, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,579
24%$3,097
15%$2,475
2%$3,537
1%$4,147
3%$4,480
17%$3,457
3%$6,160
$3,368
9%$3,545
9%$3,520
2%$3,074
15%Cost of living in Sunnyvale, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 22% higher |
| Groceries | 43% higher |
| Health | 33% higher |
| Housing | 372% higher |
| Transportation | 30% higher |
| Utilities | 11% higher |
Discover rentals in Sunnyvale, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sunnyvale
1140 E Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
1d ago
642 Blythe Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,295–$2,695
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
988 E El Camino Real #1613, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
2 beds
1 bath
$2,330
Apartment for rent
6h ago
764 San Justo Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
555 E Evelyn Ave #1341, Sunnyvale, CA 94041
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,710–$6,130
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Heritage District apartment for rent in Sunnyvale
2 beds
2 baths
$5,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1095 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,888–$5,413
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
829 E Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,027–$4,557
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1250 Lakeside Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,837–$5,027
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1070 Reed Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,427–$4,279
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
829 E Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,027–$4,557
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
450 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,887–$4,347
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
972 Corte Madera Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,519–$3,929
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3707 Poinciana Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 95051
2 beds
1 bath
$3,719–$3,807
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1674 Hollenbeck Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
2 beds
1 bath
$3,695–$3,750
Apartment for rent
34m ago
Verified
1235 Wildwood Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,650–$3,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Heritage District apartment for rent in Sunnyvale
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Heritage District apartment for rent in Sunnyvale
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
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Frequently asked questions for Sunnyvale, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Sunnyvale rental market.
How much is rent in Sunnyvale?
The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,789 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sunnyvale?
Average rent prices in Sunnyvale have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Sunnyvale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sunnyvale is 96% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,859 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sunnyvale?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sunnyvale are Ponderosa Park ($3,159/mo), Birdland ($3,295/mo), and Lowlanders ($3,447/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sunnyvale?
To comfortably afford rent in Sunnyvale, you'd need to earn approximately $152,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sunnyvale?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale average around $3,040/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,880/month.
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).