Average Rent in Sunnyvale, CA
12 apartment buildings, 29 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,933/mo
Cheapest
$2,321/mo
Properties
12
Units
29
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Sunnyvale, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Sunnyvale, CA Rent Prices
All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Arbor Terrace Apartments
555 E El Camino Real #812, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Reserve at Mountain View Apartments
870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
Avalon Mountain View
1600 Villa St, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA
481 on Mathilda
481 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
Lorien Apartments
3131 Homestead Rd Bldg 25, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
Avalon Silicon Valley
1257 Lakeside Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA
Avalon Towers on the Peninsula
2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbor Terrace Apartments 555 E El Camino Real #812, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA | $2,321 | $2,983 | $5.44 | 4.2 (160) | 4 |
| 2 | Reserve at Mountain View Apartments 870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA | $3,455 | $3,713 | $4.70 | 4.3 (123) | 3 |
| 3 | Avalon Mountain View 1600 Villa St, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA | $3,597 | $4,216 | $5.00 | 4.7 (233) | 5 |
| 4 | 481 on Mathilda 481 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA | $3,635 | $4,028 | $5.44 | 4.4 (116) | 4 |
| 5 | Lorien Apartments 3131 Homestead Rd Bldg 25, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA | $3,900 | $4,138 | $5.24 | 4.7 (57) | 13 |
| 6 | Avalon Silicon Valley 1257 Lakeside Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.1 (503) | 0 |
| 7 | Avalon Towers on the Peninsula 2400 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 (218) | 0 |
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Arbor Terrace Apartments
4.2 (160)555 E El Camino Real #812, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Reserve at Mountain View Apartments
4.3 (123)870 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
Avalon Mountain View
4.7 (233)1600 Villa St, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA
481 on Mathilda
4.4 (116)481 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
Lorien Apartments
4.7 (57)3131 Homestead Rd Bldg 25, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
Avalon Silicon Valley
4.1 (503)1257 Lakeside Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA
Sunnyvale, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,933 per month, based on 29 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,321 at Arbor Terrace Apartments to $3,900 at Lorien Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,978/mo | $2,321/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $3,869/mo | $2,893/mo | 21 |
| 2 Bed | $4,477/mo | $3,785/mo | 6 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Sunnyvale, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Sunnyvale, CA averages $3,869/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,477/mo. At the local median household income of $181,862, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Sunnyvale, CA at $3,065/mo. The current tracked market average runs 28% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Sunnyvale, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Silicon Valley
Demand in the Silicon Valley rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Google (Alphabet)
- Apple
- Juniper Networks
Mean one-way commute in Sunnyvale, CA is 23 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sunnyvale, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$157,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,933/mo.
Comfortable income
$189,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,321/mo), you need to earn at least $93,000/year.
Median household income in Sunnyvale, CA is $181,862 , about 4% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Sunnyvale, CA
Overall prices in Sunnyvale, CA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 113.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Sunnyvale, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,933 |
| Utilities | $916 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $2,183 |
| Healthcare | $1,065 |
| Other goods and services | $1,704 |
| Estimated total | $10,367/mo |
Population
153,455
Median household income
$181,862
Census median rent
$3,065/mo
Rent as % of income
23.0%
Median age
35.1
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Sunnyvale, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Sunnyvale, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -27% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | -18% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -42% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -36% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -30% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | -15% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sunnyvale, CA?
The average rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,933 per month, based on 29 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sunnyvale, CA?
The lowest available rent in Sunnyvale, CA starts at $2,321 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale, CA average $3,869/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,893/mo across 21 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale, CA average $4,477/mo. Units start from $3,785/mo across 6 units currently listed.
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