Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cherry Orchard Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (131 Rentals)

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$1,750

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819 Rubis Dr, Unit Private Suite

819 Rubis Dr
SunnyvaleCA94087

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621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 4
$2,899
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621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 4

621 Grand Fir AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Cherry Orchard, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cherry Orchard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cherry Orchard area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Parkside Studios priced from $1,235. Miramar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Cherry Orchard apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,235
Miramar41BR,1BA$1,850
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Britton Park Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2,250
Sunnyvale Town Center Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$2,295
San Jule Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,350
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
Magnolia Place ApartmentsLarge bedroom 1x11BR,1BA$2,495
1578 Albatross Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,500
The Orchard at SunnyvaleOne BR1BR,1BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cherry Orchard, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cherry Orchard area is the $3.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Encinal Place in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Cherry Orchard apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Delmonico Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $3.40 price per square foot in the South Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cherry Orchard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encinal Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.26
Delmonico Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.40
Mathilda Garden Apartments2-Bed x 2-Bath2BR,2BA$3.59
Central ParkLakewod1BR,1BA$3.30
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
The Orchard at SunnyvaleOne BR1BR,1BA$3.58
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$3.54
953 HelenOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.69
Miramar41BR,1BA$3.36
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32

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Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Northwest San Jose. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cherry Orchard Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cherry Orchard?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cherry Orchard is under $2,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cherry Orchard?

The cheapest apartment in Cherry Orchard is Miramar which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Cherry Orchard costs $6,555.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cherry Orchard?

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 5 regular apartments in Cherry Orchard 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 Cherry Orchard?

Cheap apartments in Cherry Orchard have an average cost of $162 which is $6,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cherry Orchard.

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