Sunnyvale, CA rental market

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Last updated August 4, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,798.

Average rent

$3,798

Month-over-month change

+$3

Year-over-year change

+$403

Available rentals

226

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $995 to $14,157.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9001
$1,1001
$1,2003
$1,3004
$1,5002
$1,6001
$1,7002
$1,8001
$1,9002
$2,0002
$2,1004
$2,2004
$2,3003
$2,4009
$2,5007
$2,6005
$2,7007
$2,8005
$2,90011
$3,0007
$3,1008
$3,2004
$3,3007
$3,4007
$3,5009
$3,6008
$3,70010
$3,80010
$3,90010
$4,0004
$4,1007
$4,2009
$4,30010
$4,4006
$4,5006
$4,6001
$4,7004
$4,8003
$4,9007
$5,000+43

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $403 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$3,040$2,999
Feb$3,095$3,000
Mar$2,995$2,996
Apr$3,057$3,118
May$3,190$3,100
Jun$3,462$3,395
Jul$3,395$3,845
Aug$3,395$3,685
Sep$3,456No data
Oct$3,400No data
Nov$3,200No data
Dec$3,000No data

Market temperature

The Sunnyvale, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Sunnyvale, CA is 89% higher than the national average.

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$3,798

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Sunnyvale, CA?

The average rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,798.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Sunnyvale, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Sunnyvale, CA is $2,295 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,170 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,995 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA is $5,250 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,625 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Sunnyvale, CA?

Houses in Sunnyvale, CA rent between $995 - $14,157 with an average rent of $3,798.

8. How has the rent in Sunnyvale, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Sunnyvale, CA increased by $403

9. How much has the rent in Sunnyvale, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Sunnyvale, CA increased by $3

10. How many available rentals are there in Sunnyvale, CA?

There are currently 226 rentals available in Sunnyvale, CA.

11. How do rent prices in Sunnyvale, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,798 — 88.96% higher the national average of $2,010.

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