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Average Rent in Sunnyvale, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 15 apartment communities in Sunnyvale, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,666/mo
Lowest Available
$3,095/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
15
tracked daily
Units Listed
66
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →7 cuts and 0 increases among 11 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- Solstice Apartments
↓ $98/mo
Cut of 1.9% · Unit 1629
- Arbor Terrace Apartments
↓ $70/mo
Cut of 1.9% · Unit 203
Rent by Neighborhood in Sunnyvale, CA
Compare average rent across Sunnyvale, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowlanders | $6,713 | ▲ $1,494 | $3,850 | 1 | 933 |
| Santa Clara 95051 | $4,542 | $0 | $3,350 | 1 | 19 |
| Heritage District | $4,358 | ▼ $956 | $2,595 | 11 | 39 |
| Sunnyvale West | $3,384 | ▼ $290 | $2,575 | 5 | 16 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sunnyvale, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $4,666 per month across 15 apartment communities and 66 available units.
The most affordable option is Sunnyvale Place Apartments starting at $3,095/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $4,666/mo.
Prices range from $3,095 to $7,455 per month. The most common price point is the $3,600 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Sunnyvale, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $4,162 | - | 8 |
| August 2026 | $4,274 | +$112 | 8 |
| September 2026 | $4,369 | +$95 | 9 |
| October 2026 | $4,244 | -$125 | 15 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Sunnyvale, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sunnyvale, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale Place Apartments | $3,095/mo | $3,095/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
| Sandlewood Apartments | $3,295/mo | $3,295/mo | 1 | 2.9 |
| Balboa Apartments | $3,395/mo | $3,645/mo | 2 | 2.4 |
| Arbor Terrace Apartments | $3,610/mo | $3,691/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| Element Apartment Homes | $3,695/mo | $3,695/mo | 2 | 2.6 |
| The Orchard Apartments | $3,695/mo | $3,845/mo | 2 | 3.2 |
| Heritage Park Apartments | $3,700/mo | $3,700/mo | 2 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Sunnyvale, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$187,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,666/mo.
Comfortable income
$224,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,095/mo), you need to earn at least $124,000/year.
Median household income in Sunnyvale, CA is $181,862 , about 19% 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) | $4,666 |
| Utilities | $916 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $2,183 |
| Healthcare | $1,065 |
| Other goods and services | $1,704 |
| Estimated total | $11,100/mo |
Population
153,455
Median household income
$181,862
Census median rent
$3,065/mo
Census rent burden
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.
Google Search Trends for Sunnyvale, CA Apartments
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