The Highlander
620 Iris Ave,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
$2,195 - $3,595
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Sunnyvale, CA
What is the average rent in Sunnyvale, CA?
$3,089/month
Average Rent
690 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+5%
Increase in the Last Year
Sunnyvale, CA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,089 per month. This is 88% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Sunnyvale one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Sunnyvale average $2,698 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale average $3,089 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale average $3,938 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale average $4,768 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Sunnyvale, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5%, which averages out to $156 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Sunnyvale, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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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
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sunnyvale?
Based on current rent prices, Ponderosa Park, Gavello Glen and Community Center/Sunnyvale are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sunnyvale.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sunnyvale?
Based on current rent prices, Lawrence Station, Sunnyvale West and Downtown Sunnyvale 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 $3,089, you’ll want to make about $10,296 per month or $123,552 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 $2,698 - $4,768. 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
$1,783/month
$4,100/month
One Bedroom
$2,706/month
$3,611/month
Two Bedroom
$3,228/month
$4,722/month
Three Bedroom
$3,377/month
$5,091/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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.