Sunnyvale, CA Rent History

137 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$3,972
1-year change
+10.4%
$373/mo
5-year change
+30.1%
$919/mo
10-year change
+38.7%
$1,109/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Sunnyvale

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$2,696/mo—0.0%
2016$2,861/mo+6.1%+6.1%
2017$2,938/mo+2.7%+9.0%
2018$3,101/mo+5.5%+15.0%
2019$3,168/mo+2.2%+17.5%
2020$3,254/mo+2.7%+20.7%
2021$2,857/mo-12.2%+6.0%
2022$3,226/mo+12.9%+19.7%
2023$3,290/mo+2.0%+22.0%
2024$3,378/mo+2.7%+25.3%
2025$3,548/mo+5.0%+31.6%
2026$3,727/mo+5.0%+38.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Sunnyvale changed since 2015?

Median rent in Sunnyvale, CA was $2,696 in 2015-05 and is $3,972 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,276 per month over 11 years.

How much has Sunnyvale rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Sunnyvale, CA has changed +30.1% ($919 per month). The current median is $3,972.

What has rent in Sunnyvale done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Sunnyvale, CA has changed +38.7% ($1,109 per month). It is now $3,972.

Is rent in Sunnyvale going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Sunnyvale, CA has increased +10.4% ($373/mo). Current median: $3,972.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.