Average Rent in Sunnyvale, CA
3 apartment buildings, 100 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,900/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,808/mo
481 on Mathilda
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
100
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 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 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
481 on Mathilda
481 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
Arbor Terrace Apartments
555 E El Camino Real #812, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Flora Vista Apartments
3560 Flora Vista Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 481 on Mathilda 481 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA | $2,808 | $3,882 | $4.28 | 4.4 (116) | 76 |
| 2 | Arbor Terrace Apartments 555 E El Camino Real #812, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA | $3,108 | $3,522 | $4.74 | 4.2 (160) | 7 |
| 3 | Flora Vista Apartments 3560 Flora Vista Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA | $3,325 | $4,132 | $4.43 | 4.7 (12) | 17 |
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481 on Mathilda
4.4 (116)481 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
Arbor Terrace Apartments
4.2 (160)555 E El Camino Real #812, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Flora Vista Apartments
4.7 (12)3560 Flora Vista Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
Sunnyvale, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,900 per month, based on 100 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,808 at 481 on Mathilda to $3,325 at Flora Vista Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,322/mo | $2,808/mo | 18 |
| 1 Bed | $3,621/mo | $3,006/mo | 41 |
| 2 Bed | $4,457/mo | $3,763/mo | 37 |
| 3 Bed | $4,199/mo | $3,350/mo | 4 |
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Market Context
Who rents in Sunnyvale, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Sunnyvale, CA averages $3,621/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,457/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 27% 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
$156,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,900/mo.
Comfortable income
$187,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,808/mo), you need to earn at least $112,000/year.
Median household income in Sunnyvale, CA is $181,862 , about 3% 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) | $3,900 |
| Utilities | $916 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $2,183 |
| Healthcare | $1,065 |
| Other goods and services | $1,704 |
| Estimated total | $10,334/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 | $2,876 | -26% | 35 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,813 | -28% | 28 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,300 | -15% | 24 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,356 | -40% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,567 | -34% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,329 | -40% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sunnyvale, CA?
The average rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,900 per month, based on 100 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sunnyvale, CA?
The lowest available rent in Sunnyvale, CA starts at $2,808 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale, CA average $3,621/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $3,006/mo across 41 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale, CA average $4,457/mo. Units start from $3,763/mo across 37 units currently listed.
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