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Average Rent in Sunnyvale 95051 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Sunnyvale 95051, Sunnyvale, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,132/mo
Lowest Available
$3,325/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
Sunnyvale 95051 vs Sunnyvale, CA Average
Sunnyvale 95051 is more expensive the Sunnyvale, CA average by $232/mo (6%). The citywide average is $3,900/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sunnyvale 95051?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Sunnyvale 95051 is $4,132 per month across 1 apartment community and 17 available units.
The most affordable option is Flora Vista Apartments starting at $3,325/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $3,700/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,464/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,199/mo.
Prices range from $3,325 to $5,300 per month. The most common price point is the $4,200 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Sunnyvale 95051
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sunnyvale 95051
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Vista Apartments | $3,325/mo | $4,132/mo | 17 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Sunnyvale 95051 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Sunnyvale 95051
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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
$165,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,132/mo.
Comfortable income
$198,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,325/mo), you need to earn at least $133,000/year.
Median household income in Sunnyvale 95051 is $181,862 , about 8% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Sunnyvale 95051
Overall prices in Sunnyvale 95051 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 95051's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,132 |
| Utilities | $916 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $2,183 |
| Healthcare | $1,065 |
| Other goods and services | $1,704 |
| Estimated total | $10,566/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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