Last updated on November 13, 2026

Average rent in
Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sunnyvale West

$3,877/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sunnyvale West is $3,877 per month as of November 2026. This is 104% above the national average rent, or $1,977 more per month.

$3.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sunnyvale West

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sunnyvale West rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $3,687, whereas a house costs $5,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale West run $2,865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,909.

Listings

Studio

$2,606

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

$2,580

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,803

3%

27%

3 bedroom

$5,500

No Change

26%

4 bedroom

$7,500

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,606

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,580

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,803

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

Cuesta Park

Average rent

$3,979

Old Mountain View

Average rent

$3,711

Whisman Station

Average rent

$4,159

Heritage District

Average rent

$4,147

Lowlanders

Average rent

$3,909

Snail

Average rent

$4,122

Apartments

Average rent

$3,687

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

Condos

Average rent

$3,329

Last year

8%

Houses

Average rent

$5,475

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

28%

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$3,877
increased by104%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,979
increased by109%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Cuesta Park, Mountain View, CA.

Discover rentals in Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA

Homestead Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Homestead Road

639 W Homestead Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Ontario - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Ontario

1623 Ontario Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
665 Kirkland Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

665 Kirkland Drive

665 Kirkland Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
515 Granger Ter #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sunnyvale West apartment for rent in Sunnyvale

Beautifully Updated Unit in Excellent Sunnyvale Location!

515 Granger Ter #4, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
605 E Evelyn Ave #2169 - Photo 1 of 1
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4h ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$7,640

Price dropped $290Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
555 East Evelyn Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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555 East Evelyn Avenue

555 E Evelyn Ave #1982, Sunnyvale, CA 94041

1 bed

1 bath

$6,980

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Magnolia Square - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Magnolia Square

107 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

1–2 beds

1 bath

$3,397–$3,899

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Mathilda Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Mathilda Garden Apartments

777 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Studio

1 bath

$2,125–$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Summerhill Park - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Summerhill Park

972 Corte Madera Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,639–$4,047

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Magnolia Square - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Magnolia Square

107 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

1–2 beds

1 bath

$3,397–$3,899

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Village Square Townhouses - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Village Square Townhouses

1674 Hollenbeck Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

2 beds

1 bath

$3,695–$3,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Briarwood - Photo 1 of 1
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3h ago

9.3

Excellent

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Briarwood

180 Pasito Ter, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,141–$4,183

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Summerhill Park - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Summerhill Park

972 Corte Madera Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,639–$4,047

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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894 Hazelnut Ct - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$4,800

Price dropped $398Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1020 Ticonderoga Dr #1520 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$5,310

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Magnolia Square - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Magnolia Square

107 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

1–2 beds

1 bath

$3,397–$3,899

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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894 Hazelnut Ct - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$4,800

Price dropped $398Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
605 E Evelyn Ave #2169 - Photo 1 of 1
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4h ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$7,640

Price dropped $290Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
49-1608 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.4

Very good

49-1608

1203 Parkington Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Ontario - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Ontario

1623 Ontario Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,877 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sunnyvale West?

Average rent prices in Sunnyvale West have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $1,977 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 $155,000/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).