
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alviso Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (26 Rentals)
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Orchard Gardens

Furnished Studio-San Jose - Sunnyvale

1 National Ave

2105 Corte Primavera
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Furnished Studio-San Jose - Milpitas - McC

Furnished Studio-San Jose - Santa Clara

1510 Vista Club Cir

600 Whisman
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Bella Vista

Elan at River Oaks

501 Murphy Ranch Rd
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Alviso, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alviso?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alviso Studio Apartments | $2,935 | $1,200 | $8,378 |
Alviso 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,715 | $1,927 | $10,000+ |
Alviso 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,768 | $2,303 | $10,000+ |
Alviso 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,052 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alviso Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA.
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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. Mainline North | Affordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,708. Here are the most affordable Alviso apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Borregas Court Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Mainline North | Affordable Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Orchard Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
St. Anton Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,064 |
Mill Creek | Kipling | 1BR,1BA | $2,474 |
Elan at River Oaks | Plan SA | Studio,1BA | $2,675 |
Epic | Heroic | Studio,1BA | $2,717 |
Mission Pointe by Windsor | Sonoma | 1BR,1BA | $2,910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alviso, CA
As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alviso area is the $3.68 price per square foot B4 Model at 121 Tasman in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,981. The second greatest value Alviso apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Kensington Place starting at $4,205 with a $4.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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121 Tasman | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.68 |
Kensington Place | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.09 |
Domain Apartments | 2x2.5 Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $4.05 |
Via | The Coast | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
Griffis South Bay | Montague Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
Enso | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
Lawrence Station | Ra | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
Bella Vista | 1x1-735 | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Fountains at River Oaks | Angel Falls | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
Orchard Gardens | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAlviso, Sunnyvale, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Alviso Neighborhood in Sunnyvale, CA
Walk Score®
28 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,910.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alviso?
The cheapest apartment in Alviso is Orchard Gardens which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Alviso costs $4,916.
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 70 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 $581 which is $4,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alviso.
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