About Sunnyvale, CA

One of the most underrated aspects of the popularity of the San Francisco Bay Area is how many wonderful suburbs it has created. Towns like Mountain View, Santa Clara and even San Jose weren’t much of anything until the Bay Area began to explode in population. One of the most popular spots to call home in the Bay Area is Sunnyvale. Founded in the late 1700’s as a mission town, Sunnyvale came under American control much later and became a military town as well as a citrus capital. Today, Sunnyvale sports a population of over 100,000 happy people who get to live in one of the most beautiful spots in the world. Renting out a Sunnyvale apartment is a great way to see the area and decide if this is the spot you want to call home forever.

While everyone knows how beautiful the Bay Area is and is aware of how liberal and welcoming this part of the country is, many people don’t know that Sunnyvale is consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in North America. While there is still some crime, there is less of it here than in most spots. Most people assume that you have to be somewhat rich to live in a town like Sunnyvale. While it helps to have a little disposable income, wages here tend to match the cost of living, so while rent here is far above the national average, the take home pay that people make tends to match it so, in the end, it all evens out. Sunnyvale is also a great choice for folks who work in San Jose, since Sunnyvale is actually closer to San Jose than it is to San Francisco.

While there are dozens of wonderful reasons why someone would move to Sunnyvale, perhaps the most popular is the fact that the people and politics here are so liberal and accepting. Unlike more conservative spots on the map, Sunnyvale has a decidedly democrat lean, which is why it is such a popular spot for gays, lesbians and other folks looking for a non-judgmental place to live. The Bay Area has been known for this kind of liberal attitude for years and it can be traced back to the hippie movement that was so big here in the 1960’s.

If you are in the market for a studio Sunnyvale apartment, you can expect to pay $600-$1200 a month depending on location. If you are in need of a one bedroom Sunnyvale apartment, you can expect to pay $900-$2000 a month. A two bedroom Sunnyvale apartment will go for $1300 or more per month and any larger Sunnyvale apartment will cost at least $1600 a month.