Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alviso Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (59 Rentals)

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Tamarind Square
$3,587 - $5,099
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Tamarind Square

1160 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Via
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Via

621 N Tasman DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Lawrence Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lawrence Station

1271 Lawrence Station RdSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Passero
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$2,833 - $4,919
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Passero

2230 Calle Del MundoSanta Clara, CA 95054
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121 Tasman
$3,189
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26, 2027

121 Tasman

121 E Tasman DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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$3,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 28

1178 N Abbott Ave, Unit 1178

1178 N Abbott Ave
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The Clara
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$3,520 - $13,430
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The Clara

5150 Calle del SolSanta Clara, CA 95054
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The Lafayette
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$3,718 - $6,213
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The Lafayette

2333 Calle Del MundoSanta Clara, CA 95054
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Cheapest Available Alviso Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alviso area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Borregas Court Apartments priced from $1,200. Orchard Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,927. Here are the most affordable Alviso apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
Plaza StudiosStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,025
Stonegate3x23BR,2BA$2,387
Mill CreekKipling1BR,1BA$2,665
PasseroS1Studio,1BA$2,833
EnsoPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,917
EpicChronicle1BR,1BA$3,069
Mansion GrovePlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,177
The Verdant ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3,254

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alviso, CA

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alviso area is the $3.90 price per square foot 2x2-1195 Model at Carlyle in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,660. The second greatest value Alviso apartment is the Folklore Model at Epic starting at $4,629 with a $4.43 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alviso apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlyle2x2-11952BR,2BA$3.90
EpicFolklore2BR,2BA$4.43
Stonegate3x23BR,2BA$2.30
Crescent Village Apartment HomesToscana - Two Bedrooms2BR,2BA$4.10
Venue ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$4.06
AIREA141BR,1BA$4.28
Vista 99One Bed A11BR,1BA$4.35
Nantucket1x1-7351BR,1BA$4.66
Orchard Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.68
Plaza StudiosStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$4.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alviso Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alviso?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alviso is at Borregas Court Apartments listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alviso Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alviso Apartment is $1,927 at Orchard Gardens.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alviso is starting from $2,303 at Orchard Gardens.

What is the most affordable Alviso Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alviso Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stonegate and starts from $2,387.

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