Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling Square Neighborhood of Cupertino, CA from $1,600 (26 Rentals)

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19514 Greenwood Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19514 Greenwood Ct

19514 Greenwood CtCupertino, CA 95014
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10331 Leola Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10331 Leola Dr

10331 Leola DrCupertino, CA 95014
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10130 Craft Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10130 Craft Dr

10130 Craft DrCupertino, CA 95014

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20687 Park Cir W
2 Bedroom Apartments

20687 Park Cir W

20687 Park Cir WCupertino, CA 95014
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10352 Greenwood Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10352 Greenwood Ct

10352 Greenwood CtCupertino, CA 95014
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10299 Miller Ave
Studio Apartments

10299 Miller Ave

10299 Miller AveCupertino, CA 95014

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Allenwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Allenwood

7225 Via VicoSan Jose, CA 95129

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Sterling Square, Cupertino, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sterling Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sterling Square area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Fountain Park priced from $2,033. Glenbrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,895. Here are the most affordable Sterling Square apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fountain ParkBirchStudio,1BA$2,033
Glenbrook ApartmentsA Junior- One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,895
The Podium ApartmentsD11BR,1BA$2,900
Siena Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom A2BR,1BA$3,150
Cupertino Park CenterPlan 1D1BR,1BA$3,229
The BiltmorePlan 1AR1BR,1BA$3,662
SonterPlan 2AR2BR,2BA$4,328

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Square, CA

As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling Square area is the $4.51 price per square foot Plan 2AR Model at Sonter in the in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood starting from $4,328. The second greatest value Sterling Square apartment is the Plan 1F Model at Cupertino Park Center starting at $3,989 with a $4.29 price per square foot in the Sterling Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SonterPlan 2AR2BR,2BA$4.51
Cupertino Park CenterPlan 1F1BR,1BA$4.29
Siena Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom A2BR,1BA$3.70
The BiltmorePlan 1AR1BR,1BA$5.22
Glenbrook ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$4.85
The Podium ApartmentsD11BR,1BA$4.33
Fountain ParkBirchStudio ,1BA$5.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sterling Square, Cupertino, CA

Ranked #7

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sterling Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sterling Square is under $4,328.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling Square?

The cheapest apartment in Sterling Square is Fountain Park which is listed at $2,246, while the average apartment in Sterling Square costs $6,556.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sterling Square?

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 Sterling Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!