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Downtown Neighborhood Guide Sunnyvale, CA

About

Downtown Sunnyvale, California, is a vibrant, bustling neighborhood located in the heart of Silicon Valley. It boasts a mix of residential and commercial areas, with many tech companies and startups situated here. Its primary thoroughfare is Murphy Avenue, a pedestrian-friendly street lined with diverse dining options, boutique shops, and entertainment venues. The neighborhood is easily accessible, located off Highway 101 and the Central Expressway, and close to the Caltrain Station.

What You Will Love About downtown, sunnyvale, california

  • The active lifestyle fostered by plenty of outdoor spaces, including the nearby Sunnyvale Golf Course and Las Palmas Park.
  • The historic Murphy Avenue, a go-to spot for delicious eateries, unique shopping, and exciting events like farmers markets and summer music series.
  • The tech-driven energy from local companies, startups, and the proximity to other Silicon Valley giants.

What’s Nearby

Downtown Sunnyvale is close to the high-tech hub of Silicon Valley, with companies like Google, Apple, and LinkedIn just a short drive away. It's near the Sunnyvale Caltrain Station, great for easy commutes. It is also close to multiple parks including Washington Park and the Sunnyvale Arboretum.

Lifestyle

The lifestyle in Downtown Sunnyvale is a blend of modern, high-energy Silicon Valley living with an appreciation for outdoor activities and community events. It offers a unique mix of work and play, with a strong business scene complimented by an array of recreational and leisure activities.

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110 Properties Available for Rent

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Rental Trends in Downtown

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$3041$2750$2570$2655$2590$2577$2570$2611$2590$2655$3622$3622$3622
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Last updated 9/8/2024
110 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 407 restaurants, 72 grocery stores, and 36 parks within a mile of the Downtown neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Whole Foods

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.1 miles

    150 E Mc Kinley Ave

  • SHOPPING
    Target

    Retail, Big Box Store

    •

    0.2 miles

    298 W Mc Kinley Ave

  • GROCERY
    Coconut Hill Indian Grocery

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.4 miles

    554 S Murphy Ave

  • SHOPPING
    Allario Park & Shop

    Retail, Shopping Plaza

    •

    0.5 miles

    905 E El Camino Real

  • GROCERY
    Charles St Gardens - Sustainable Community Gardens

    Landmarks and Outdoors, Garden, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store

    •

    0.5 miles

    433 Charles St

  • GROCERY
    Sprouts Farmers Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store

    •

    0.5 miles

    111 E El Camino Real

Downtown Apartments and Rentals

110 Rental properties in Downtown, Sunnyvale, CA.

  • The Highlander property

    $2,395+

    The Highlander

    1–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    677–1159 Sqft

    7 Units Available

  • The Martin property

    $3,235+

    The Martin

    Studio–3 Beds

    513–1483 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • Redwood Place property

    $3,315+

    Redwood Place

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    563–1416 Sqft

    9 Units Available

  • Macara Gardens property

    $2,400+

    Macara Gardens

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    658–903 Sqft

    Contact for Availability

  • Windemere property

    $2,400+

    Windemere

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    710–947 Sqft

    2 Units Available

  • Reserve at Mountain View property

    $2,788+

    Reserve at Mountain View

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    694–874 Sqft

    Available 9/17

110 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
111.2%
380.2%
utilities
7.6%
9.7%
food
24.5%
43.3%
transportation
3.1%
24.3%
healthcare
22.8%
33.3%

Downtown Transportation

walk bike and transit

Very Walkable

76/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Very Bikeable

86/100
Bike Score®

Some Transit

46/100
1 train stop

Sunnyvale Caltrain Station

Train Stop

121 W Evelyn Ave

Source: foursquare.com

Downtown Schools

110 Properties Available for Rent

Neighborhoods Around Downtown

NeighborhoodStudioAvg RentAnnual Change
Heritage DistrictNeighborhood in Sunnyvale, California$3,405
1%
Sunnyvale WestNeighborhood in Sunnyvale, California$5,287--
DowntownNeighborhood in Mountain-view, California$2,617
0%
PonderosaNeighborhood in Sunnyvale, California$2,055
5%
West MurphyNeighborhood in Sunnyvale, California$2,100
14%
DowntownNeighborhood in Santa-clara, California$1,950
5%
Santa Clara North CentralNeighborhood in Santa-clara, California$4,357--
Ponderosa ParkNeighborhood in Sunnyvale, California----
Santa Clara West CentralNeighborhood in Santa-clara, California----
Grant - Sylvan ParkNeighborhood in Mountain-view, California$3,546--
San Antonio - Rengstorff - del MedioNeighborhood in Mountain-view, California$2,270--
De AnzaNeighborhood in Sunnyvale, California----
North 101Neighborhood in Santa-clara, California----
Monta Loma - Farley - Rock StreetNeighborhood in Mountain-view, California$1,900--
Central Mountain ViewNeighborhood in Mountain-view, California$2,660
13%
Old Mountain ViewNeighborhood in Mountain-view, California$2,705
15%
Morse ParkNeighborhood in Sunnyvale, California$3,025
1%
Miramonte-SpringerNeighborhood in Mountain-view, California$3,463
5%
EastsideNeighborhood in Cupertino, California----
LakewoodNeighborhood in Sunnyvale, California$3,025
40%
Rivermark of Santa ClaraNeighborhood in Santa-clara, California----
Sylvan ParkNeighborhood in Mountain-view, California$3,546
6%
Santa Clara SoutheastNeighborhood in Santa-clara, California$1,900--
Santa Clara East CentralNeighborhood in Santa-clara, California$1,950
5%
North Los AltosNeighborhood in Los-altos, California$2,000--
The Old QuadNeighborhood in Santa-clara, California$1,950
5%
Whisman StationNeighborhood in Mountain-view, California----
San MiguelNeighborhood in Sunnyvale, California----
GoogleplexNeighborhood in Mountain-view, California----
Rex ManorNeighborhood in Mountain-view, California----
Homestead TerraceNeighborhood in Sunnyvale, California----
RenaissanceNeighborhood in San-jose, California$2,804--
Strawberry ParkNeighborhood in San-jose, California----
Cupertino City CenterNeighborhood in Cupertino, California----
Rancho RinconadaNeighborhood in Cupertino, California----
Monta LomaNeighborhood in Mountain-view, California----