Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (63 Rentals)

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Fernmar Studios
Studio Apartments

Fernmar Studios

645-701 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Iris Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Park Apartments

611 Iris AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Amber Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Circle

715 E El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087
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993 Mangrove Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

993 Mangrove Ave

993 Mangrove AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Plaza Studios
Studio Apartments

Plaza Studios

181 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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280 W California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 W California Ave

280 W California AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Tamarack Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarack Gardens

923 Tamarack LnSunnyvale, CA 94086

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691 Ontario Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

691 Ontario Ct

691 Ontario CtSunnyvale, CA 94087
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San Juan Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Apartments

676 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Villa Camino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Camino

140 Locksunart WaySunnyvale, CA 94087
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1248 Brookfield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1248 Brookfield Ave

1248 Brookfield AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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829 Blair Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

829 Blair Ave

829 Blair AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Carriage House
Studio Apartments

Carriage House

1655 Pomeroy AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Monroe Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Commons

2330 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Park Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane Apartments

520 Walker DrMountain View, CA 94043
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Oakbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

3650 Buckley StSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Royal Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Palms

2104 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050

Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sunnyvale, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sunnyvale, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sunnyvale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Sunnyvale$5,575$1,67873
Lakewood$5,990$1,200542

Cheapest Available Sunnyvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sunnyvale, CA is a Studio unit found at Borregas Court Apartments in the North San Jose neighborhood priced from $1,200. Parkside Studios in the North San Jose neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunnyvale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,235
Mainline North | Affordable ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,708
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Parkview Apartmentss/1Studio,1BA$2,010
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
St. Anton ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,064

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyvale, CA

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunnyvale area is the $2.37 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ranchero in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,299. The second greatest value Sunnyvale apartment is the Upstairs 2 bed/2 bathroom w/Wood Floors Model at Bradley Apartments starting at $3,095 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Community Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyvale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ranchero2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.37
Bradley ApartmentsUpstairs 2 bed/2 bathroom w/Wood Floors2BR,2BA$2.69
Encinal Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.89
Marina PlayaTwo Bedroom Carmel2BR,2BA$3.13
Olive West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.04
Stonegate3x23BR,2BA$2.66
885 Burbank Dr, Unit 4885 Burbank Dr2BR,1BA$2.99
1642 Queen Charlotte Dr, Unit 31642 Queen Charlotte Dr2BR,1BA$3.02
Castlemont ArmsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
North Colonial House1B/1BA1BR,1BA$2.80

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunnyvale, CA

Ranked #37

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyvale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunnyvale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunnyvale is under $2,064.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunnyvale?

The cheapest apartment in Sunnyvale is Orchard Gardens which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Sunnyvale costs $5,782.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunnyvale?

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 66 regular apartments in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale?

Cheap apartments in Sunnyvale have an average cost of $819 which is $4,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunnyvale.

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