Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heritage District Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (47 Rentals)

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property at 819 Rubis Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

819 Rubis Dr

SunnyvaleCA94087
property at 929 Reed Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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929 Reed Ave

SunnyvaleCA94086

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621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 4
$2,899
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$2,899

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621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 4

621 Grand Fir AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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property at 355 N Wolfe Rd

$3,430 - $9,838

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$3,430

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355 N Wolfe Rd

SunnyvaleCA94085
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Avana Sunnyvale
$3,455 - $12,582
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$3,455 - $12,582

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Avana Sunnyvale

355 N Wolfe RdSunnyvale, CA 94085
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481 On Mathilda
$3,586 - $5,897
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21

481 On Mathilda

481 S Mathilda AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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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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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
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Pacific Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Plaza

785 Reseda DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Windsor Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Ridge

829 E Evelyn AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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418 Brahms Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

418 Brahms Way

418 Brahms WaySunnyvale, CA 94087
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Bristol Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Commons

732 E Evelyn AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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The Martin
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Martin

240 S Taaffe StSunnyvale, CA 94086

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829 Blair Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

829 Blair Ave

829 Blair AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Heritage District, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Heritage District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heritage District area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Parkside Studios priced from $1,235. Britton Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Heritage District apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,235
Britton Park Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2,250
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
OlivewoodLARGE 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,405
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,745
Bristol CommonsThe Hyannis1BR,1BA$3,249
Spruce ApartmentsPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3,437
Avana SunnyvaleA21BR,1BA$3,455
Windsor RidgePlan 1C Loft1BR,1BA$3,669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heritage District, CA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heritage District area is the $3.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Encinal Place in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Heritage District apartment is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 364-366 W Olive Ave starting at $2,745 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Heritage District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encinal Place2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.26
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
Avana SunnyvaleA11BR,1BA$4.42
Windsor RidgePlan 1C Loft1BR,1BA$4.59
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$3.54
Bristol CommonsThe Hyannis1BR,1BA$4.85
OlivewoodLARGE 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.94
621 Grand Fir Ave, Unit 4621 Grand Fir Ave2BR,1BA$4.83
Britton Park Apartments1br1BR,1BA$4.64
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32

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Heritage District, Sunnyvale, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heritage District Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heritage District?

The cheapest apartment in Heritage District is Britton Park Apartments which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Heritage District costs $5,984.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Heritage District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Heritage District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Heritage District?

Cheap apartments in Heritage District have an average cost of $119 which is $5,865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heritage District.

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