Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alviso Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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4401 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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4511 Renaissance DrSan Jose, CA 95134
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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 Borregas Court Apartments priced from $1,200. St. Anton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,819. 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
St. Anton Apartments1-21BR,1BA$1,819
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
Plaza StudiosStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,950
Stonegate2x22BR,2BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alviso, CA

As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alviso area is the $3.73 price per square foot 2x2-1208 Model at Carlyle in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,507. The second greatest value Alviso apartment is the B4 Model at 121 Tasman starting at $3,615 with a $3.34 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.
Carlyle2x2-12082BR,2BA$3.73
121 TasmanB42BR,2BA$3.34
Bella Vista2x2-10582BR,2BA$3.64
ViaThe Lakeside2BR,2BA$3.97
Crescent Village Apartment HomesToscana - Two Bedrooms2BR,2BA$3.99
Fountains at River OaksCascade Falls2BR,2BA$3.62
Griffis South BayNorthwood Platinum2BR,2BA$4.03
EnsoPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.63
Stonegate2x22BR,2BA$2.82
Orchard Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.68

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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 $2,840.

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 $5,467.

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 14 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 $126 which is $5,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alviso.

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