Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cupertino Neighborhood of Cupertino, CA from $1,850 (40 Rentals)

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property at 10065 Judy Ave
$3,190

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Base Rent$3,190
Total Monthly Price$3,190
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
Available Mar 1, 2027
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10065 Judy Ave

CupertinoCA95014

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property at 10161 Danube Dr
$3,970

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Base Rent$3,970
Total Monthly Price$3,970
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
Available Apr 25, 2027
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10161 Danube Dr

CupertinoCA95014
property at 19920 Portal Plz
$4,200

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Base Rent$4,200
Total Monthly Price$4,200
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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19920 Portal Plz

CupertinoCA95014
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Sage at Cupertino
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sage at Cupertino

175 Calvert DrCupertino, CA 95014
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Aviare
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aviare

20415 Via PavisoCupertino, CA 95014

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Villa Camino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Camino

140 Locksunart WaySunnyvale, CA 94087
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Willow Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Springs

450 Harvard AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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5160 Westdale Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5160 Westdale Dr

5160 Westdale DrSan Jose, CA 95129
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7201-7245 Bark Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

7201-7245 Bark Ln

7201-7245 Bark LnSan Jose, CA 95129

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Downtown Cupertino, Cupertino, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Cupertino Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Cupertino area of Cupertino, CA is a Studio unit found at Fountain Park priced from $2,349. Magnolia Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cupertino apartments for rent in Cupertino, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fountain ParkBirchStudio,1BA$2,349
Magnolia Place ApartmentsLarge bedroom 1x11BR,1BA$2,495
The Podium ApartmentsD11BR,1BA$3,025
Sage at CupertinoPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,139
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3,218
The MarkhamPlan 1BR1BR,1BA$3,522
Forge Homestead ApartmentsA- Available 9/51BR,1BA$3,550
Villages at CupertinoPlan 1C - Renovated1BR,1BA$3,721
The Hamptons Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$4,000
The BiltmorePlan 1E1BR,1BA$4,048

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cupertino, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cupertino area is the $3.59 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Stevens Creek Villas in the in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value Downtown Cupertino apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Cupertino Park Center starting at $5,160 with a $4.35 price per square foot in the Sterling Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Cupertino apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stevens Creek VillasTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$3.59
Cupertino Park CenterPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.35
City Gate at Cupertino2 Bedrooms D2BR,2BA$3.78
SonterPlan 2AR2BR,2BA$4.86
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$4.29
The MarkhamPlan 1BR1BR,1BA$4.70
Forge Homestead ApartmentsA- Available 9/51BR,1BA$4.80
Sage at CupertinoPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.55
The Podium ApartmentsD11BR,1BA$4.52
Magnolia Place ApartmentsLarge bedroom 1x11BR,1BA$3.81

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Cupertino, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Cupertino Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Cupertino?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Cupertino is at Fountain Park listed at $2,349.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Cupertino Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Cupertino Apartment is $2,495 at Magnolia Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Cupertino Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Cupertino is starting from $3,917 at Sage at Cupertino.

What is the most affordable Downtown Cupertino Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Cupertino Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forge Homestead Apartments and starts from $5,700.

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