Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Community Center Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,600 (62 Rentals)

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$2,299

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878 Quintinia Dr
SunnyvaleCA94086

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

621 Grand Fir AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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511 Granger Ter, Unit #3
$2,995
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511 Granger Ter, Unit #3

511 Granger TerSunnyvale, CA 94087
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property at 655 S Fair Oaks Ave

$3,810

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 11

655 S Fair Oaks Ave

SunnyvaleCA94086

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Remington Grove
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Remington Grove

575 E Remington DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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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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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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PKSL

1090 Sunnyvale Saratoga RdSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Villa Camino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Camino

140 Locksunart WaySunnyvale, CA 94087
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Community Center, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Community Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Community Center area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Bali Hai Garden Apartments priced from $2,045. Mathilda Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable Community Center apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Mathilda Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,125
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,195
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
The Orchard at SunnyvaleOne BR1BR,1BA$2,525
Magnolia Place ApartmentsLarge bedroom 1x11BR,1BA$2,525
1578 Albatross Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,575
674 Kirkland Dr1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,650
The Maddox SunnyvaleStudiosStudio,1BA$2,732

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Community Center, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Community Center area is the $3.59 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Casa Alberta Apartments in the in the Community Center neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Community Center apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Village Square Townhouses starting at $3,295 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Community Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Community Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casa Alberta ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.59
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.30
511 Granger Ter, Unit #3511 Granger Ter2BR,1.5BA$3.52
Cherry Blossom2BD, 1BTH2BR,1BA$3.86
The Orchard at SunnyvaleOne BR1BR,1BA$3.58
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$3.24
Magnolia Place ApartmentsLarge bedroom 1x11BR,1BA$3.85
1578 Albatross Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.42
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Community Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Community Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Community Center is under $2,732.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Community Center?

The cheapest apartment in Community Center is Bali Hai Garden Apartments which is listed at $2,145, while the average apartment in Community Center costs $3,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Community Center?

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 4 regular apartments in Community Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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