Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cupertino, CA from $1,500 (82 Rentals)

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Carriage House
Studio Apartments

Carriage House

1655 Pomeroy AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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1137 Roewill Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1137 Roewill Dr

1137 Roewill DrSan Jose, CA 95117

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Ranchero Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchero Apartments

1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Remington Grove
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Remington Grove

575 E Remington DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Iris Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Park Apartments

611 Iris AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Atherton Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton Terrace

4809 Atherton AveSan Jose, CA 95130
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Oakbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

3650 Buckley StSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Amber Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Circle

715 E El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087
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993 Mangrove Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

993 Mangrove Ave

993 Mangrove AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Cheri Lin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cheri Lin Apartments

1100 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Miramar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar

3745 Miramar WaySanta Clara, CA 95051
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Cupertino, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cupertino, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cupertino, CA area range in price from $1,652 to $11,304 with an overall median price of $5,479. The three Cupertino neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West San Jose at $1,950, Stevens Creek Park at $1,652, and McClellan at $1,652. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cupertino Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West San Jose$4,500$1,95012
Stevens Creek Park$5,090$1,65282
McClellan$5,195$1,65226
Downtown Cupertino$6,305$2,07083
North Cupertino$6,305$1,652188

Cheapest Available Cupertino Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cupertino, CA is a Studio unit found at Westport Senior in the Monta Vista neighborhood priced from $1,652. Miramar in the North San Jose neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cupertino apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westport SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,652
Miramar41BR,1BA$1,850
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$1,905
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Fountain ParkBirchStudio,1BA$2,070
Hamilton Villa1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Remington Place ApartmentsRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$2,150
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cupertino, CA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cupertino area is the $2.81 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Flair in the in the Triangle South neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Cupertino apartment is the The Bayland Model at 678 Bellflower starting at $4,708 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cupertino apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Flair3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.81
678 BellflowerThe Bayland3BR,2BA$3.14
Reed Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Bradley ApartmentsREMODELED 2BR/2BA with W/D2BR,2BA$2.95
Thunderbird2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.20
Redwood Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$3.03
Vista Pointe1/11BR,1BA$3.24
Oakridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$3.18
Prospect Corners*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.21
Westport SeniorStudioStudio ,1BA$3.14

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Cupertino Overview

Located at the scenic foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Cupertino is an on-the-move and dynamic California city. Located due west of the job market and nightlife of San Jose, this west coast hotspot is an in-demand locale.

Why live in Cupertino, CA?

An epicenter of the tech world and a hub of prosperity in a golden state, apartments in Cupertino represent California living at its finest. From the epic sunsets to the charming downtown shops and eateries, Cupertino is a gem of the west coast scene.

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Getting Around Cupertino, CA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cupertino Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cupertino?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cupertino is under $2,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cupertino?

The cheapest apartment in Cupertino is Westport Senior which is listed at $1,805, while the average apartment in Cupertino costs $5,479.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cupertino?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Cupertino that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cupertino?

Cheap apartments in Cupertino have an average cost of $139 which is $5,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cupertino.

Expert Rental Resources

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