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Average Rent in Sunnyvale, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Sunnyvale, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,111/mo
▼ 1.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$3,218/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
64
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Sunnyvale, CA
11 listed units across 2 buildings in Sunnyvale, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $206/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofi Sunnyvale | Unit 216, 1B1B | $3,858 | $3,602 | $256 |
| Sofi Sunnyvale | Unit 323, 1B1B | $3,918 | $3,662 | $256 |
| Sofi Sunnyvale | Unit 327, 1B1B | $3,858 | $3,602 | $256 |
| Sofi Sunnyvale | Unit 333, 1B1B | $3,953 | $3,697 | $256 |
| Sofi Sunnyvale | Unit 613, 1B1B | $3,868 | $3,612 | $256 |
| Sofi Sunnyvale | Unit 531, 2B2B | $4,708 | $4,498 | $210 |
| Sofi Sunnyvale | Unit 538, 2B2B | $4,598 | $4,423 | $175 |
| Sofi Sunnyvale | Unit 611, 2B2B | $4,538 | $4,363 | $175 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage District | $4,271 | ▲ $36 | $3,589 | 5 | 25 |
| Santa Clara 95051 | $4,231 | ▲ $564 | $3,350 | 1 | 16 |
| Sunnyvale 94085 | $3,901 | - | $3,235 | 2 | 17 |
| Sunnyvale West | $3,719 | ▲ $285 | $3,218 | 1 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sunnyvale, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $4,111 per month across 9 apartment communities and 64 available units. Rents have decreased $64 (1.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Arbor Terrace Apartments starting at $3,218/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $4,347/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $3,832/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,359/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,200/mo.
Prices range from $3,218 to $5,700 per month. The most common price point is the $4,400 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Sunnyvale, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $4,160 | - | 8 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Sunnyvale, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sunnyvale, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Terrace Apartments | $3,218/mo | $3,719/mo | 6 | 4.2 |
| Avalon Silicon Valley | $3,235/mo | $4,004/mo | 11 | 4.1 |
| Flora Vista Apartments | $3,350/mo | $4,231/mo | 16 | 4.7 |
| Avana Sunnyvale Apartments | $3,455/mo | $3,710/mo | 6 | 4 |
| Sofi Sunnyvale | $3,589/mo | $4,004/mo | 13 | 4 |
| Naya | $3,907/mo | $4,808/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| Solstice Apartments | $3,969/mo | $4,265/mo | 3 | 3.6 |
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
$164,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,111/mo.
Comfortable income
$197,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,218/mo), you need to earn at least $129,000/year.
Median household income in Sunnyvale, CA is $181,862 , about 8% 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) | $4,111 |
| Utilities | $916 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $2,183 |
| Healthcare | $1,065 |
| Other goods and services | $1,704 |
| Estimated total | $10,545/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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