Hartwood
401 Willow Ave,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
$3,615 - $5,515
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Sunnyvale, CA
What is the average rent in Sunnyvale, CA?
$2,969/month
Average Rent
690 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $2,969 per month. This is 82% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Sunnyvale one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Sunnyvale, you can expect to pay about $2,645 per month for a studio, $2,969 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,747 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,554 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Sunnyvale, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $115 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Sunnyvale, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
1%
$700 - $1,000/month
11%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
13%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
75%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sunnyvale?
Based on current rent prices, Snail, Ponderosa Park and Lowlanders are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sunnyvale.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sunnyvale?
Based on current rent prices, Encasa, Lawrence Station and Danbury Place are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sunnyvale.
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Which Sunnyvale neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Sunnyvale with the most apartments available are Lawrence Station, Sunnyvale West and Downtown Sunnyvale .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sunnyvale, CA?
Because the average rent in Sunnyvale is $2,969, you’ll want to make about $9,896 per month or $118,752 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.
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 $2,645 - $4,554. You can expect to pay 42.8% more for groceries, 9.9% more for utilities, and 30.1% more for transportation.
How does Sunnyvale, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Sunnyvale, 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
$1,852/month
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One Bedroom
$1,923/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,598/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,398/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.