What's the average rent in Sunnyvale, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Sunnyvale, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,800 per month, which is 95% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,800

12.0%$407 increase month-over-month

13.6%$456 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

237

APARTMENTS

$2,872

HOUSES

$5,295

TOWNHOUSES

$5,400

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Sunnyvale, CA at $2,872 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $5,400 per month. Houses average $5,295 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,133
2 Bedrooms	$3,888
3 Bedrooms	$5,200
4 Bedrooms	$6,200
All	$3,800

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,133 per month, followed by $3,888 for a 2 bedroom rental, $5,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $6,200 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$6,000
2 Bedrooms	$4,800
3 Bedrooms	$5,400
4 Bedrooms	$6,400
All	$5,400

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Sunnyvale, CA is $6,000 per month, followed by $4,800 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $5,400 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $6,400 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,533
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$4,900
4 Bedrooms	$4,950
All	$3,100

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA is $2,533 per month, followed by $3,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,950 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,890
2 Bedrooms	$3,920
3 Bedrooms	$5,200
4 Bedrooms	$6,200
All	$5,295

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Sunnyvale, CA is $2,890 per month, followed by $3,920 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,200 for a 4 bedroom house.