In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, 24hr maintenance, Carport, Walk in closets + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Searching for an apartment for rent in Sunnyvale, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 36 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Sunnyvale. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!
The average rent in Sunnyvale is $3,297 for a studio, $3,458 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $4,401 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.
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Welcome to the Apartment List February 2026 Rent Report for Sunnyvale, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $3,318, after rising 0.9% last month. Prices and are now up 6.8% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Sunnyvale rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader San Jose metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Sunnyvale rose by 0.9% over the course of January, and has now increased by a total of 6.8% over the past 12 months. Sunnyvale’s rent growth over the past year has has outpaced both state (0.7%) and national (-1.4%) averages.
If we expand our view to the wider San Jose metro area, the median rent is $3,049 meaning that the median price in Sunnyvale ($3,318) is 8.8% greater than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at 4.8%, below the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 5 cities in the San Jose metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Sunnyvale is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $3,318. San Jose is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $2,855. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Mountain View (7.9%) while the slowest is in San Jose (2.5%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the San Jose metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
Apartment List publishes monthly rent reports and underlying data for hundreds of cities across the nation, as well as data aggregated for counties, metros, and states. These data are intended to be a source of reliable information that help renters and policymakers make sound decisions. Insights from our data are covered regularly by journalists across the country. To access the data yourself, please visit our Data Downloads Page.
Apartment List has released Sunnyvale’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Sunnyvale renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "With expensive rents in tech hubs, it comes as no surprise that cost of living is a source of dissatisfaction in Sunnyvale."
Key Findings in Sunnyvale include the following:
Sunnyvale renters gave their city an A overall.
The highest-rated categories for Sunnyvale were jobs and career opportunities, weather, and safety and low crime rate, which all received scores of A+.
The areas of concern to Sunnyvale renters are social life and affordability, which received F and D grades, respectively.
Sunnyvale earned similar scores compared to other cities in California like San Francisco (B+) and San Diego (A-), but earned higher marks than Los Angeles (C+), San Jose (C) and Sacramento (C).
Sunnyvale did relatively well compared to cities nationwide, including Philadelphia (C+), Chicago (B-) and Miami (C+).
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Located in the Silicon Valley, this suburban enclave is home to a eclectic culture. Getting by in Sunnyvale is challenging, however, with a strong will, an adaptable attitude, and these renting tips, you will have all you need to live a happy, well-rounded life.
Getting Around
View Sunnyvale City GuideLocated in the Silicon Valley, this suburban enclave is home to a eclectic culture. Getting by in Sunnyvale is challenging, however, with a strong will, an adaptable attitude, and these renting tips, you will have all you need to live a happy, well-rounded life.
Getting Around
The representation of ethnic minorities in Sunnyvale is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Sunnyvale are Asian (46.9%), White (28.5%), Hispanic Or Latino (17.7%), Two Or More (4.3%), Black Or African American (1.4%), Other (0.6%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.4%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.2%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Sunnyvale is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Sunnyvale are Asian (46.9%), White (28.5%), Hispanic Or Latino (17.7%), Two Or More (4.3%), Black Or African American (1.4%), Other (0.6%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.4%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.2%).
Apartment List has released the results for Sunnyvale from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
