Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cupertino, CA from $1,500 (87 Rentals)

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Sage at Cupertino
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sage at Cupertino

175 Calvert DrCupertino, CA 95014

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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 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchero Apartments

1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Iris Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Park Apartments

611 Iris AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Cupertino, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cupertino, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cupertino, CA area range in price from $1,950 to $17,380 with an overall median price of $5,516. The three Cupertino neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West San Jose at $1,950, McClellan at $1,950, and Stevens Creek Park at $1,950. 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$3,395$1,9504
McClellan$5,745$1,95016
Stevens Creek Park$5,745$1,95062
Downtown Cupertino$6,349$2,35556
North Cupertino$6,349$2,000176

Cheapest Available Cupertino Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cupertino, CA is a Studio unit found at The Colonial House in the Triangle South neighborhood priced from $1,875. Blue Hills Studio in the Hillside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cupertino apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Colonial HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
eaves West Valley405Studio,1BA$1,990
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Hamilton Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,095
4775 Atherton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Remington Place ApartmentsRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$2,150
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,195
Northlake Ambassador Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cupertino, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cupertino area is the $2.60 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ranchero in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,499. The second greatest value Cupertino apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Encinal Place starting at $3,125 with a $2.89 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.
Ranchero2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.60
Encinal Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.89
The Flair2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.07
885 Burbank Dr, Unit 4885 Burbank Dr2BR,1BA$2.99
Redwood Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$3.03
Oliva ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.99
4425 Blackford Ave, Unit 24425 Blackford Ave2BR,1BA$3.18
Bonnie Terrace ApartmentsDel Mar2BR,1BA$2.85
Oakridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$3.18
Hamilton Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.83

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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

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  • 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 Hamilton Plaza Apartments which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Cupertino costs $5,516.

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 1 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 $398 which is $5,118 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cupertino.

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