Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairbrae Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,620 (41 Rentals)

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property at 655 S Fair Oaks Ave

$3,610

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$3,610
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$3,610

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 22

655 S Fair Oaks Ave

SunnyvaleCA94086
property at 1020 Ticonderoga Dr

$4,860

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$4,860
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$4,860

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Apr 1, 2027

1020 Ticonderoga Dr

SunnyvaleCA94087

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property at 1383 Bobolink Cir

$5,300

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$5,300
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$5,300

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1383 Bobolink Cir

SunnyvaleCA94087
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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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La Hacienda Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Hacienda Apartments

475 Cumulus AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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PKSL
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PKSL

1090 Sunnyvale Saratoga RdSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Central Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Park

1055 Manet DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Pacific Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Plaza

785 Reseda DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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1578 Albatross Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1578 Albatross Dr

1578 Albatross DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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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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829 Blair Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

829 Blair Ave

829 Blair AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Fairbrae, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairbrae Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairbrae area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Bali Hai Garden Apartments priced from $2,295. Mathilda Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Fairbrae apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
Mathilda Garden Apartments1-Bed x 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,500
The Orchard at SunnyvaleOne BR1BR,1BA$2,525
Central ParkLakewod1BR,1BA$2,920
Parkwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3,095
The HighlanderPlan 2E2BR,1BA$3,362
Spruce ApartmentsPlan 1C1BR,1BA$3,425
CherryhillTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,595
Casa Alberta ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$3,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairbrae, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairbrae area is the $4.03 price per square foot Plan 3A Model at The Highlander in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,771. The second greatest value Fairbrae apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Casa Alberta Apartments starting at $3,850 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the Community Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairbrae apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HighlanderPlan 3A3BR,2BA$4.03
Casa Alberta ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.50
Encinal PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.61
678 BellflowerThe Preserve2BR,1.5BA$4.00
Cherry Orchard Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2BA$4.86
Central ParkLakewod1BR,1BA$3.30
CherryhillTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$4.41
The Orchard at SunnyvaleOne BR1BR,1BA$3.58
Mathilda Garden Apartments1-Bed x 1-Bath1BR,1BA$4.24
1586 Albatross Dr, Unit #41586 Albatross Dr1BR,1BA$4.19

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairbrae Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairbrae Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairbrae Apartment is $2,395 at Bali Hai Garden Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairbrae is starting from $3,362 at The Highlander.

What is the most affordable Fairbrae Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairbrae Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Highlander and starts from $4,771.

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