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Sunnyvale 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: November 15, 2025

There are currently 55 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Sunnyvale, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,045 to $8,565. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Sunnyvale with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Sunnyvale47$3,203$2,045
Lakewood8$3,165$2,295

Largest Available Sunnyvale 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sunnyvale, CA is found at Lawrence Station in the North San Jose neighborhood and is 1,621 square feet priced from $3,787. Santa Clara Square Apartment Homes in the North Santa Clara neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,143 square feet and currently listed start at $5,520. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Sunnyvale:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lawrence StationArinna (Loft)1,621 Sq Ft$3,787
Santa Clara Square Apartment HomesPlan 221,143 Sq Ft$5,520
Vista 99Two Bed B1 with Master Balcony1,072 Sq Ft$3,901
The HadleyPlan 1T1,037 Sq Ft$5,111
PasseroA7-D999 Sq Ft$4,286
Hartwood1 Bed/1 Bath-A11995 Sq Ft$4,885
Park PlaceSouth 1CR960 Sq Ft$4,183
Villas on the Boulevard1A 958 Sq Ft956 Sq Ft$3,428
The Lafayette2 Bed/1 Bath-B2941 Sq Ft$4,540
364-366 W Olive Ave1x1930 Sq Ft$2,650

Cheapest Available Sunnyvale 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sunnyvale, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,071 at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood. The second most affordable Sunnyvale 1 Bedroom is the 4 Model at Miramar starting at $1,850 in the North San Jose neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sunnyvale is currently $3,593. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Sunnyvale:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom$1,071
Miramar4$1,850
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio$1,988
Marina PlayaOne Bedroom La Paloma$2,184
The Highlander1x1S$2,195
Shoreline VillageOne Bedroom 1-B$2,250
Mathilda Garden Apartments1-Bed x 1-Bath$2,250
Villa Savannah1x1$2,276
Park KielyA1$2,295

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Sunnyvale Overview

As the seventh most popular city in San Francisco Bay Area, the city is located in Santa Clara County and has been praised as being one of the most secure cities in U.S, with the implementation of the unified Department of Public Safety Act. It has great and diverse history showing its fast growing journey into a highly developed industrious and technology based city. Listed as a bicycle friendly community with unified transportation system, multiple public sites and great weather, it contains qualities of a perfect home for people in all levels of life.

Why live in Sunnyvale, CA?

The clean suburban setting, good weather, a low crime rate as a cause of the Public Safety Department concept, quality city services, schools and multiple magnificent parks and one of the most success full business and industrial area, are qualities that make Sunnyvale an irresistible and one of the top best place one would want to live.

Sunnyvale, CA
Population: 153,185

Ranked #170

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunnyvale, CA

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Sunnyvale, CA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 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 1 Bedroom Sunnyvale Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Sunnyvale with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Sunnyvale is at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments listed at $1,071.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Sunnyvale Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sunnyvale is $3,593.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Sunnyvale Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sunnyvale is a 1,621 square feet unit starting from $3,787 at Lawrence Station.

What is the average size for Sunnyvale 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Sunnyvale is currently 1,475 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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