Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sunnyvale Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,620 (33 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Sunnyvale area of Sunnyvale.

property at 843 Dwight Ave
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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843 Dwight Ave

SunnyvaleCA94086
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481 On Mathilda
$3,332 - $5,341

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Base Rent$3,332 - $5,341
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 2

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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Lincoln Glen Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Glen Apartments

150-160 E Remington DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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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 1 Bed unit found at 110 Remington Apartments 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
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,395
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,745
The MontclairePlan SAStudio,1BA$2,747
The HighlanderPlan 2E2BR,1BA$3,362
Oak & Umber1AR1BR,1BA$3,693
Encinal PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3,895
The FlatsPLAN SStudio,1BA$4,160
The MartinJ11BR,1BA$4,244
678 BellflowerThe Preserve2BR,1BA$4,499
Spruce ApartmentsPlan 2B2BR,2BA$4,522

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sunnyvale, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sunnyvale area is the $6.75 price per square foot Plan 3A Model at The Highlander in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $7,993. The second greatest value Downtown Sunnyvale apartment is the Plan 2B Model at Ironworks starting at $5,196 with a $4.55 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.
The HighlanderPlan 3A3BR,2BA$6.75
IronworksPlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.55
Encinal PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.61
678 BellflowerThe Preserve2BR,1.5BA$4.18
Cherry Orchard Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2BA$4.86
Spruce ApartmentsPlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.83
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
Oak & Umber1AR1BR,1BA$6.28
The MontclairePlan SAStudio ,1BA$6.70

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 110 Remington Apartments.

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 $3,362 at The Highlander.

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