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Remington Grove
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Remington Grove

575 E Remington DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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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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280 W California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 W California Ave

280 W California AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Cambria Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambria Apartments

815 E Fremont AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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La Hacienda Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Hacienda Apartments

475 Cumulus AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Orchard Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Gardens

245-251 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Tamarack Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarack Gardens

923 Tamarack LnSunnyvale, CA 94086
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044- Villa Oaks
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

044- Villa Oaks

158 N Sunnyvale AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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720 North Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

720 North Apartments

720 N Fair Oaks AveSunnyvale, CA 94085

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sunnyvale, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Sunnyvale, CA area range in price from $2,150 to $9,778 with an overall median price of $4,160. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sunnyvale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lakewood$3,845$2,4207
Downtown Sunnyvale$4,218$2,15038

Cheapest Available Sunnyvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sunnyvale, CA is a Studio unit found at Stevens Creek in the Loma Linda neighborhood priced from $972. 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,004. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunnyvale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stevens CreekStudioStudio,1BA$972
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,235
Calabazas Community ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Park KielyS1Studio,1BA$1,799
Miramar41BR,1BA$1,850
North Colonial House1B/1BA - Medium1BR,1BA$1,895
Plaza StudiosStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,025
Calderon Apartments192Studio,1BA$2,195
eaves CreeksideS-SpecialStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyvale, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyvale area is the $2.92 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Thunderbird in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Sunnyvale apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Delmonico Apartments starting at $3,095 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the South Los Altos 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.
Thunderbird2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.92
Delmonico Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.33
Central ParkLakewod1BR,1BA$3.30
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
Gallatin Apartments1 Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.13
North Colonial House1 Bedroom - S1BR,1BA$3.20
Miramar41BR,1BA$3.36
Stevens CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyvale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunnyvale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunnyvale is at Stevens Creek listed at $972.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyvale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyvale Apartment is $1,036 at Stevens Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunnyvale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunnyvale is starting from $1,233 at Stevens Creek.

What is the most affordable Sunnyvale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunnyvale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stevens Creek and starts from $1,460.

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