The Murphy Station
1008 E El Camino Real,
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
$3,350 - $4,700
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Cupertino, CA
What is the average rent in Cupertino, CA?
$3,331/month
Average Rent
758 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Cupertino, CA is $3,331 per month. This is 105% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Cupertino one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Cupertino, you can expect to pay about $2,486 per month for a studio, $3,331 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,189 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,511 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Cupertino, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5%, which averages out to $166 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Cupertino, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
6%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
3%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
91%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cupertino?
Based on current rent prices, McClellan, Stevens Creek Park and Mansion Grove are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cupertino.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cupertino?
Based on current rent prices, Vallco Park South, Somerset and Williston Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cupertino.
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Which Cupertino neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Cupertino with the most apartments available are North Cupertino, Downtown Cupertino and Homestead Road .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cupertino, CA?
Because the average rent in Cupertino is $3,331, you’ll want to make about $11,103 per month or $133,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Cupertino, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Cupertino, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$2,705/month
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Two Bedroom
$4,465/month
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Three Bedroom
$4,556/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.