The Murphy Station
1008 E El Camino Real,
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
$3,350 - $4,700
1-2 Beds
Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA Area Guide
This Silicon Valley city is continuously on the rise
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Sunnyvale spans 22 square miles in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering residents a comfortable suburban setting with strong ties to the tech industry. Tree-lined streets connect neighborhoods to outdoor spaces like Baylands Park and Las Palmas Park. Downtown Sunnyvale continues to grow, featuring local dining options alongside an AMC Theatres complex and Whole Foods Market. Housing includes distinctive mid-century Eichler homes and apartment communities throughout the city. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,855 per month and two-bedrooms at $3,635, reflecting year-over-year increases of 3.3% and 4.5% respectively.
The city maintains strong connections to both its past and future. The Heritage District and Heritage Park Museum preserve Sunnyvale's agricultural history, while major tech companies maintain significant operations throughout the city. Two Caltrain stations and VTA light rail provide public transportation options for residents. The city's Department of Public Safety, established in 1950, continues its innovative approach with officers trained as police, firefighters, and EMTs. Sunnyvale also holds a special place in technology history - the first successful coin-operated video game, Pong, made its debut here in 1972.
Explore the City
Sunnyvale Mid-Autumn Festival is the largest food and entertainment festival.
Mediterranean-inspired homes are plentiful in Sunnyvale.
Historic Murphy Avenue is a charming town center bustling with restaurants in Sunnyvale West.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $2,630 for a studio, $2,971 for one bedroom, $3,750 for two bedrooms, and $4,549 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunnyvale has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,971/month
690 Sq Ft
House
$3,907/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,019/month
967 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,267/month
1,578 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Sunnyvale, CA is 128.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Sunnyvale is 371.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,633 - $4,549. You can expect to pay 42.8% more for groceries, 9.9% more for utilities, and 30.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sunnyvale, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
62
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
42
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
79
/ 100
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
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Grades K-5
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Grades K-5
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
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Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
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Grades K-5
524 Students
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Grades 6-12
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Grades 6-8
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Grades 6-8
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Grades 6-8
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Grades 6-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sunnyvale Baylands Park
- Ulistac Natural Area
- Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area
- Alviso Marina County Park
- Live Oak Park - Santa Clara
Military Bases
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.