Apartments for Rent in Sunnyvale, CA

Prices and availability in Sunnyvale, CA were last updated on 4 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Sunnyvale, CA are: Element Apartment Homes, The Maddox Sunnyvale, 302 Tea Tree Terrace, Washington Apartments and Miramar Plaza.

The average rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $3,140.

The price range for a studio apartment in Sunnyvale, CA is between $2,145 and $14,137.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA is between $2,055 and $11,829.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA is between $2,240 and $14,137.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale, CA is between $2,255 and $10,000.

In Sunnyvale, 56% of the residents are renting compared to 44% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 27% of Sunnyvale's rentals, 58% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Sunnyvale is 34 years old, with 33% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 87% are garden-style apartment communities, 21% are mid-sized buildings, and 2% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Sunnyvale are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 50% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 40% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.