Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Sunnyvale, CA

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,407. This is +75%, or $1,462, higher than the national average.

$4.03

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,407

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

131

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,407. This is +75%, or $1,462, higher than the national average.

$4.03

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
32%
50%
10%
7%
$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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $3,360. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA costs about $3,047 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,777. Houses for rent in Sunnyvale, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,595.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,004

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,777

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$4,600

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,400

1%

14%

Studio

$2,422

4%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$2,422

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,004

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,777

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

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$3,407
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,290
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sunnyvale, CA is 4% 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

Discover rentals in Sunnyvale, CA

1030 Indian Wells Ave #344 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sunnyvale

Warm and Inviting 1BR/1BA!!!

1030 Indian Wells Ave #344, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

988 East El Camino Real - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

23h ago

9.3

Excellent

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988 East El Camino Real

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Price drop

Apartment for rent

620 Iris Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

620 Iris Ave.

620 Iris Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,195–$3,495

Apartment for rent

Ranchero - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

9

Excellent

Ranchero

900 Henderson Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,249–$3,699

Apartment for rent

910 Rockefeller Dr #1859 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

23h ago

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Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

$2,270

Price drop

Apartment for rent

The Bayview - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

The Bayview

231 S Bayview Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,295–$2,750

Apartment for rent

Briarwood - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

8m ago

9.3

Excellent

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Verified

Briarwood

180 Pasito Ter, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,471–$4,013

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

Grand Coulee - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.8

Very good

Grand Coulee

694 Grand Coulee Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent