Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Sunnyvale, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Sunnyvale rent stands today
Sunnyvale, CA rent rose 10.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,759/month. Renters are paying $151 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak of $3,895/month from August 2026.
Vs. national rents
Sunnyvale rents run roughly 2× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the pricier coastal metros. The market offers 95 total rentals, a relatively small inventory for a metro area.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Sunnyvale rent for $2,514/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,218/month, 2-bedrooms for $4,181/month, 3-bedrooms for $5,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $6,350/month. The 1-bed and 2-bed units make up the largest share of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Sunnyvale
$3,759/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,759 per month as of September 2026. This is 98% above the national average rent, or $1,859 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sunnyvale
95
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sunnyvale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sunnyvale, CA
Average rent prices in Sunnyvale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $3,718, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale run $3,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,207.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,514 | No Change |  14% | |
1 bedroom | $3,218 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $4,181 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $5,200 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $6,350 | 5% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Birdland | $4,637 | |
Gavello Glen | $3,740 | |
Heritage District | $4,084 | |
Lakewood | $4,200 | |
Lowlanders | $4,022 | |
Ortega Park | $3,657 | |
Ponderosa Park | $3,245 | |
San Miguel | $4,242 | |
Snail | $3,800 | |
Sunnyvale West | $3,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,718 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,612 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,514
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,218
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,181
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,350
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
22%
Sunnyvale West
Average rent
$3,750
Heritage District
Average rent
$4,084
Ponderosa Park
Average rent
$3,245
San Miguel
Average rent
$4,242
Lowlanders
Average rent
$4,022
Snail
Average rent
$3,800
Birdland
Average rent
$4,637
Lakewood
Average rent
$4,200
Gavello Glen
Average rent
$3,740
Ortega Park
Average rent
$3,657
Apartments
Average rent
$3,718
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,612
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
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
98%higher than the national median
78%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sunnyvale, CA is 11% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,383
9%$3,160
8%$2,522
6%$3,636
5%$4,167
1%$4,380
3%$3,650
4%$5,999
$3,469
11%$3,607
2%$3,717
7%$2,972
9%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
830 Stewart Dr #C10, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
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
3d ago
716 San Conrado Ter, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Sep 30
3d ago
929 Tamarack Ln, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$9,680
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
719 Daffodil Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
1–2 beds
1 bath
$6,872–$7,365
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
555 E Evelyn Ave #1341, Sunnyvale, CA 94041
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,990–$6,730
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1257 Lakeside Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,000–$6,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
732 E Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,477–$4,397
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1070 Reed Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
2 beds
2 baths
$4,309
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
107 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,769–$4,167
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
972 Corte Madera Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
1 bed
1 bath
$3,629
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
972 Corte Madera Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
1 bed
1 bath
$3,629
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
450 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,609–$4,037
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
829 E Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,697–$4,127
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3707 Poinciana Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 95051
2 beds
1 bath
$3,769–$3,817
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1674 Hollenbeck Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
2 beds
1 bath
$3,695–$3,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1235 Wildwood Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,960–$3,945
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
555 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,254–$3,941
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Heritage District apartment for rent in Sunnyvale
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
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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 $3,759 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sunnyvale?
Average rent prices in Sunnyvale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Sunnyvale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sunnyvale is 98% 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 ($3,245/mo), Ortega Park ($3,657/mo), and Gavello Glen ($3,740/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sunnyvale?
To comfortably afford rent in Sunnyvale, you'd need to earn approximately $150,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sunnyvale?
Late fall and winter months offer the best rental deals in Sunnyvale, with November seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month. July has the highest rents, with roughly 12% difference between peak and low seasons.
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).