The Highlander
620 Iris Ave,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
$2,195 - $3,695 | 1-3 Beds
Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA
Area Guide
This Silicon Valley city is continuously on the rise
Great Schools
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Diverse
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Located between Mountain View and Santa Clara, Sunnyvale is an award-winning city in Silicon Valley. As one of the most populous cities in the Bay Area, Sunnyvale houses offices for some of the tech world’s biggest companies including Yahoo, Google, and Apple. Many professionals live here for quick access to their workplaces, but Sunnyvale attracts renters from all walks of life and it’s not hard to understand why. Families flock to the city because of high-performing schools and outdoor lovers are enthralled with the natural beauty found in the area.
This Bay Area city balances an enviable climate with abundant natural areas and amenities. Sunnyvale is a park-like community with over 20 public parks and abundant open green space. The popular Las Palmas Park is a tiki-themed park with a dog park, tennis courts, duck pond, and more. There are plenty of shopping centers and grocery stores in Sunnyvale along with diverse eateries spread throughout town.
When locals aren’t enjoying a day at the park or a shopping spree, the community loves to socialize in the downtown area. Downtown hosts special events such as farmers markets and art festivals, along with a variety of lounges, bars, karaoke clubs, and nightclubs. Getting around town is made easy with a rail service station that runs all the way to San Francisco and San Jose.
Sunnyvale has more than enough to offer and it’s no wonder this town shines as one of the best places to live in Silicon Valley.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $2,480 for a studio, $2,857 for one bedroom, $3,630 for two bedrooms, and $4,449 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunnyvale has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,857/month
692 Sq Ft
House
$5,405/month
1,558 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,864/month
876 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,960/month
1,529 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Sunnyvale, CA is 124.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Sunnyvale is 380.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,480 - $4,449. You can expect to pay 43.3% more for groceries, 9.7% more for utilities, and 24.3% more for transportation.
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Transportation
62
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
42
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
79
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Schools
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
822 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
608 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
604 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
371 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
419 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
1,099 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
962 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
729 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
587 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
2,171 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sunnyvale Baylands Park
- Ulistac Natural Area
- Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area
- Alviso Marina County Park
- Live Oak Park - Santa Clara
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- San Francisco International
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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 2025.