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Sunnyvale, CA

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This Silicon Valley city is continuously on the rise

Great Schools Bayside Upscale Diverse Outdoors Rail Service

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 December 2025, the average apartment rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $2,483 for a studio, $2,904 for one bedroom, $3,680 for two bedrooms, and $4,584 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunnyvale has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,904/month
692 Sq Ft
House
$4,918/month
1,393 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,305/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,554/month
1,442 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, CA is 123.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Sunnyvale is 367.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,483 - $4,584. You can expect to pay 42.5% more for groceries, 10.3% more for utilities, and 30.2% more for transportation.

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Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

42

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

79

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

822 Students

Cumberland Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

608 Students

Cherry Chase Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

604 Students

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

419 Students

West Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

371 Students

Cupertino Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,099 Students

Sunnyvale Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

962 Students

Marian A. Peterson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

729 Students

Columbia Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

587 Students

Fremont High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,171 Students

Points of Interest

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 November 2025.