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Sunnyvale, CA

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This Silicon Valley city is continuously on the rise

Great Schools Bayside Upscale Diverse Outdoors Rail Service

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 December 2024, the average apartment rent in Sunnyvale, CA is $2,344 for a studio, $2,792 for one bedroom, $3,522 for two bedrooms, and $4,345 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunnyvale has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,792/month
693 Sq Ft
House
$4,736/month
1,344 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,525/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,039/month
1,384 Sq Ft
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Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

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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

West Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

371 Students

9
out of 10

Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

822 Students

8
out of 10

Cherry Chase Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

604 Students

8
out of 10

Cumberland Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

608 Students

7
out of 10

Braly Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

352 Students

7
out of 10

Cupertino Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,099 Students

7
out of 10

Sunnyvale Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

962 Students

6
out of 10

Marian A. Peterson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

729 Students

6
out of 10

Columbia Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

587 Students

5
out of 10

Fremont High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,171 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sunnyvale Baylands Park
  • Ulistac Natural Area
  • Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area
  • Alviso Marina County Park
  • Live Oak Park - Santa Clara

Military Bases

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
  • San Francisco International

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