
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (66 Rentals)
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346 Dunsmuir Terrace

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Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunnyvale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Sunnyvale Studio Apartments | $3,156 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Sunnyvale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,790 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Sunnyvale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,804 | $2,140 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Sunnyvale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,558 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Sunnyvale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,872 | $3,320 | $6,549 |
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Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sunnyvale, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Sunnyvale | $5,546 | $1,678 | 82 |
Lakewood | $6,156 | $1,200 | 502 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Borregas Court Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Parkside Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
Mainline North | Affordable Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Orchard Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
The Bungalows at Ahwanee | 1 Bedroom without Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,988 |
Bali Hai Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
Morse Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
St. Anton Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,064 |
Remington Place Apartments | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyvale, CA
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunnyvale area is the $3.16 price per square foot 572 Blackwood Ter Model at 572 Blackwood Ter in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Sunnyvale apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ranchero starting at $3,499 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyvale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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572 Blackwood Ter | 572 Blackwood Ter | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.16 |
Ranchero | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
Encinal Place | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
364-366 W Olive Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
885 Burbank Dr, Unit 4 | 885 Burbank Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
676 Johanna Ave, Unit 2 | 676 Johanna Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
4425 Blackford Ave, Unit 2 | 4425 Blackford Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Bonnie Terrace Apartments | Del Mar | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Royal Ambassador Apartments | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
833 Maryann Dr | 833 Maryann | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
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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, CAPopulation: 153,185
Ranked #170
in US Census Population by City
Pet Friendly LifestyleSunnyvale, CA
Ranked #36
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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 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 $2,150.
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 $5,851.
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 32 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 $263 which is $5,588 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunnyvale.
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