Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sunnyvale West

$3,929/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sunnyvale West is $3,929 per month as of August 2026. This is 104% above the national average rent, or $2,004 more per month.

$3.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sunnyvale West

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sunnyvale West rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA

Average rent prices in Sunnyvale West have remained the same 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 West, Sunnyvale, CA

Rent prices in Sunnyvale West vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sunnyvale West is $3,711, whereas a house costs $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale West run $3,589 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,750.

Listings

1 bedroom

$3,510

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,839

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$5,295

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$8,000

53%

200%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,510

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,839

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

53%

Last year

200%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sunnyvale West, 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 West, Sunnyvale, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Sunnyvale West and Cuesta Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sunnyvale West

Median rent price$3,929
increased by104%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,339
increased by125%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Cuesta Park, Mountain View, CA.

Discover rentals in Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA

638 Kirkland Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sunnyvale West apartment for rent in Sunnyvale

638 Kirkland Dr #4, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 8

Quebec - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Quebec

1592 Quebec Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

2 beds

1 bath

$2,899

Apartment for rent

1020 Ticonderoga Dr #1520 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Apartment for rent

378 Redondo Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sunnyvale West house for rent in Sunnyvale

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sunnyvale West rental market.

How much is rent in Sunnyvale West?

The average rent in Sunnyvale West is $3,929 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sunnyvale West?

Average rent prices in Sunnyvale West have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Sunnyvale West rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sunnyvale West is 104% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,004 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sunnyvale West?

To comfortably afford rent in Sunnyvale West, you'd need to earn approximately $157,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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