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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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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Maude Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maude Garden

524 E Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
property at 670 Azara Pl

$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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670 Azara Pl

SunnyvaleCA94086

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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
Sunnyvale Town Center Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$2,225
Remington Place ApartmentsRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$2,275
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
The MontclairePlan SAStudio,1BA$2,477
Cezanne Apartments1br 650 sf1BR,1BA$2,500
364-366 W Olive Ave1x11BR,1BA$2,650
Villa CeriseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sunnyvale, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sunnyvale area is the $3.29 price per square foot The Bayland Model at 678 Bellflower in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,941. The second greatest value Downtown Sunnyvale apartment is the 621 Grand Fir Ave Model at 621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,700 with a $3.36 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.
678 BellflowerThe Bayland3BR,2BA$3.29
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 2621 Grand Fir Ave3BR,2BA$3.36
364-366 W Olive Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.85
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 3621 Grand Fir Ave2BR,1BA$3.63
Oak & Umber1ER1BR,1BA$3.90
Olivewood2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$4.19
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$3.24
Cezanne Apartments1br 650 sf1BR,1BA$3.85
Villa CeriseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.22

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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