Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sunnyvale Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,600 (53 Rentals)

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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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481 On Mathilda
$3,336 - $5,236
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 6

481 On Mathilda

481 S Mathilda AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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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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280 W California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 W California Ave

280 W California AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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La Hacienda Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Hacienda Apartments

475 Cumulus AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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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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141-370 Altair Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

141-370 Altair Way

141-370 Altair WaySunnyvale, CA 94086
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360 W Olive Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

360 W Olive Ave

360 W Olive AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Sunnyvale Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnyvale Apartments

390 S Sunnyvale AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Maude Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maude Garden

524 E Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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418 Brahms Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

418 Brahms Way

418 Brahms WaySunnyvale, CA 94087
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Cheapest Available Downtown Sunnyvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Sunnyvale area of Sunnyvale, CA is a Studio unit found at Mathilda Garden Apartments priced from $2,125. The Highlander has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sunnyvale apartments for rent in Sunnyvale, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mathilda Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,125
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,195
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,650
Spruce ApartmentsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,280
The MartinJ11BR,1BA$3,725
SolsticeMetal1BR,1BA$3,757
The FlatsPLAN SStudio,1BA$4,001
Cherry Orchard Apartment HomesPlan 73BR,3BA$7,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sunnyvale, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sunnyvale area is the $5.12 price per square foot Plan 7 Model at Cherry Orchard Apartment Homes in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $7,570. The second greatest value Downtown Sunnyvale apartment is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 364-366 W Olive Ave starting at $2,650 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Sunnyvale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cherry Orchard Apartment HomesPlan 73BR,3BA$5.12
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.79
The Martin1A1BR,1BA$6.31
SolsticeCrystal1BR,1BA$5.45
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$3.24
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 4621 Grand Fir Ave2BR,1BA$4.83
The FlatsPLAN SStudio ,1BA$7.33
Spruce ApartmentsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$6.01
Mathilda Garden ApartmentsNewly Remodeled StudioStudio ,1BA$5.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Sunnyvale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Sunnyvale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Sunnyvale is at Mathilda Garden Apartments listed at $2,125.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Sunnyvale Apartment is $2,195 at The Highlander.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Sunnyvale is starting from $2,795 at The Highlander.

What is the most affordable Downtown Sunnyvale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Sunnyvale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Highlander and starts from $3,295.

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