Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairbrae Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,600 (17 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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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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829 Blair Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

829 Blair Ave

829 Blair AveSunnyvale, 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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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 Mathilda Garden Apartments priced from $2,025. Bali Hai Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,045. Here are the most affordable Fairbrae apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mathilda Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
CherryhillOne Bedroom Plan B1BR,1BA$2,450
Cezanne Apartments1br 650 sf1BR,1BA$2,500
Apricot Pit Apartmentsremodeled junior one bedroom1BR,1BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairbrae, CA

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairbrae area is the $3.36 price per square foot 621 Grand Fir Ave Model at 621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 2 in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Fairbrae apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Highlander starting at $3,295 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the North San Jose 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.
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 2621 Grand Fir Ave3BR,2BA$3.36
The Highlander3x23BR,2BA$3.07
Casa Alberta ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.55
The Orchard at Sunnyvale2x12BR,1BA$2.94
418 Brahms WayUnit #32BR,1BA$3.28
1586 Albatross Dr, Unit Apt 21586 Albatross Dr2BR,1.5BA$3.47
Central ParkHeritage1BR,1BA$3.39
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 3621 Grand Fir Ave2BR,1BA$3.63
CherryhillOne Bedroom Plan B1BR,1BA$3.73
Cezanne Apartments1br 650 sf1BR,1BA$3.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairbrae, Sunnyvale, CA

Ranked #27

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $2,400 at Mathilda 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 $2,625 at Cherryhill.

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 $3,295.

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