Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sunnyvale Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,600 (28 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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044- Villa Oaks
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

044- Villa Oaks

158 N Sunnyvale 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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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 Studio unit found at Morse Gardens priced from $1,895. Sunnyvale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,145. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sunnyvale apartments for rent in Sunnyvale, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morse GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Sunnyvale ApartmentsUnit 01Studio,1BA$2,145
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,195
Sunnyvale Town Center Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$2,195
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Mathilda Garden Apartments1-Bed x 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
Heritage Park1x11BR,1BA$2,420
The MontclairePlan SAStudio,1BA$2,439
Cezanne Apartments1br 650 sf1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sunnyvale, CA

As of November 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sunnyvale area is the $3.22 price per square foot Sequoia Model at Briarwood in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,626. The second greatest value Downtown Sunnyvale apartment is the The Preserve Model at 678 Bellflower starting at $3,465 with a $3.22 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.
BriarwoodSequoia2BR,2BA$3.22
678 BellflowerThe Preserve2BR,1.5BA$3.22
Villa Del Sol21C2BR,1BA$3.64
364-366 W Olive Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.85
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 3621 Grand Fir Ave2BR,1BA$3.63
The Highlander1x1L1BR,1BA$3.37
Heritage Park1x11BR,1BA$3.46
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
Morse Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Sunnyvale ApartmentsUnit 01Studio ,1BA$3.70

Getting Around the Downtown Sunnyvale Neighborhood in Sunnyvale, CA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Morse Gardens listed at $1,895.

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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