Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sunnyvale Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,600 (18 Rentals)

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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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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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The Highlander
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highlander

620 Iris 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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Cheapest Available Downtown Sunnyvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Sunnyvale area of Sunnyvale, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Highlander priced from $2,395. 364-366 W Olive Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,745. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sunnyvale apartments for rent in Sunnyvale, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,745
Mathilda Garden Apartments2-Bed x 2-Bath2BR,2BA$3,195
The MontclairePlan 2A2BR,1BA$3,377
Spruce ApartmentsPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,444

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sunnyvale, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sunnyvale area is the $4.92 price per square foot Plan 7 Model at Cherry Orchard Apartment Homes in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $7,275. The second greatest value Downtown Sunnyvale apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Encinal Place starting at $3,895 with a $3.26 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$4.92
Encinal Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.26
678 BellflowerThe Preserve2BR,1.5BA$3.82
The Martin2J2BR,2BA$5.63
The MontclairePlan 2A2BR,1BA$3.71
Mathilda Garden Apartments2-Bed x 2-Bath2BR,2BA$3.59
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
SolsticeCrystal1BR,1BA$6.19
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$3.54
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 4621 Grand Fir Ave2BR,1BA$4.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Sunnyvale Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Sunnyvale Apartment is $2,395 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 $2,995 at The Highlander.

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