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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 | $3,195 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Sunnyvale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,790 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Sunnyvale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,765 | $2,140 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Sunnyvale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,621 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Sunnyvale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,897 | $3,320 | $6,549 |
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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 $2,195.
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 $5,808.
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 $277 which is $5,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunnyvale.
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