Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairbrae Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,600 (34 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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property at 502 Hope Terrace

$2,490

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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502 Hope Terrace

SunnyvaleCA94087
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509 Granger Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

509 Granger Ter

509 Granger TerSunnyvale, CA 94087
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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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418 Brahms Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

418 Brahms Way

418 Brahms WaySunnyvale, 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 $2,045. Mathilda Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable Fairbrae apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Mathilda Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,125
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,195
Remington Place ApartmentsRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$2,275
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Central ParkDe Anza1BR,1BA$2,345
CherryhillOne Bedroom Plan B1BR,1BA$2,500
Cezanne Apartments1br 650 sf1BR,1BA$2,500
The Orchard at Sunnyvale1x11BR,1BA$2,525
Apricot Pit Apartmentsremodeled junior one bedroom1BR,1BA$2,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairbrae, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairbrae area is the $3.14 price per square foot The Bayland Model at 678 Bellflower in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,712. The second greatest value Fairbrae 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 Fairbrae apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
678 BellflowerThe Bayland3BR,2BA$3.14
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 2621 Grand Fir Ave3BR,2BA$3.36
Casa Alberta ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.60
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 4621 Grand Fir Ave2BR,1BA$3.22
1586 Albatross Dr, Unit Apt 21586 Albatross Dr2BR,1.5BA$3.47
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 3621 Grand Fir Ave2BR,1BA$3.63
The Orchard at Sunnyvale1x11BR,1BA$3.58
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$3.37
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$3.24
CherryhillOne Bedroom Plan B1BR,1BA$3.81

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Fairbrae, Sunnyvale, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairbrae Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairbrae?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairbrae is at Bali Hai Garden Apartments listed at $2,045.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairbrae Apartment is $2,145 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 $2,795 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 $3,295.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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