Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alviso Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (50 Rentals)

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Tamarind Square
$3,418 - $4,513
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 21

Tamarind Square

1160 Morse AveSunnyvale, 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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Via
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Via

621 N Tasman DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Passero
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$2,833 - $5,029
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Passero

2230 Calle Del MundoSanta Clara, CA 95054
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121 Tasman
$3,073 - $4,164
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 12

121 Tasman

121 E Tasman DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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The Clara
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$3,530 - $13,430
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The Clara

5150 Calle del SolSanta Clara, CA 95054
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Villa Savannah
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Savannah

4511 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Bella Vista
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Bella Vista

1500 Vista Club CirSanta Clara, CA 95054
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Stonegate
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Stonegate

4401 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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Enso
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enso

175 Baypointe PkySan Jose, CA 95134
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Carlyle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlyle

4500 Carlyle CtSanta Clara, CA 95054

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Alviso, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

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 St. Anton Apartments priced from $1,703. 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
St. Anton ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,703
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
Mill CreekKipling1BR,1BA$2,625
PasseroS1Studio,1BA$2,833
EpicHeroicStudio,1BA$2,857
EnsoPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,887
North Park Apartment HomesThe Laurels- One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2,940
Elan at River OaksPlan SAStudio,1BA$2,948
Fountains at River OaksAngel Falls1BR,1BA$2,979
EnclaveA2 Birch1BR,1BA$3,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alviso, CA

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alviso area is the $3.63 price per square foot Novel Model at Anton 1101 Apartments in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Alviso apartment is the 2x2-1208 Model at Carlyle starting at $4,564 with a $3.78 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.
Anton 1101 ApartmentsNovel2BR,2BA$3.63
Carlyle2x2-12082BR,2BA$3.78
Bella Vista2x2-10582BR,2BA$3.77
ViaThe Redwoods1BR,1BA$3.74
Venue ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$4.10
Crescent Village Apartment HomesToscana - One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$4.33
Fountains at River OaksAngel Falls1BR,1BA$4.11
Griffis South BayBraly Platinum1BR,1BA$4.41
Orchard Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.68
St. Anton ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$3.84

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Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Jose, California. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alviso Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Alviso?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alviso is under $3,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alviso?

The cheapest apartment in Alviso is St. Anton Apartments which is listed at $1,819, while the average apartment in Alviso costs $5,780.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alviso?

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 10 regular apartments in Alviso 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 Alviso?

Cheap apartments in Alviso have an average cost of $164 which is $5,616 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alviso.

Expert Rental Resources

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