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Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sunnyvale, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Sunnyvale, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sunnyvale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Sunnyvale$5,606$2,02555
Lakewood$5,766$1,800446

Cheapest Available Sunnyvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sunnyvale, CA is a Studio unit found at 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood priced from $1,004. Borregas Court Apartments in the North San Jose neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunnyvale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Westport SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,652
St. Anton Apartments1-21BR,1BA$1,819
Miramar41BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyvale, CA

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyvale area is the $2.56 price per square foot 22462 Salem Ave Model at 22462 Salem Ave, Unit Salem triplex in the in the Monta Vista neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Sunnyvale apartment is the Townhome 1 Model at Royal Ambassador Apartments starting at $3,150 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyvale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22462 Salem Ave, Unit Salem triplex22462 Salem Ave2BR,2BA$2.56
Royal Ambassador ApartmentsTownhome 12BR,2.5BA$2.59
The Highlander3x23BR,2BA$3.07
El Mirador Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom 10002BR,1BA$3.00
The Orchard at Sunnyvale2x12BR,1BA$2.94
364-366 W Olive Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.85
676 Johanna Ave, Unit 4676 Johanna Ave2BR,1BA$3.13
North Colonial House1B/1BA - Medium1BR,1BA$2.86
Westport SeniorStudioStudio ,1BA$3.14
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunnyvale

What type of rentals are currently available in Sunnyvale?

There are currently 2485 Apartments for Rent in Sunnyvale, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,004 to $15,641. There are also 200 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sunnyvale ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sunnyvale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sunnyvale ranges from $1,000 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,580.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Sunnyvale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sunnyvale range from $1,464 to $15,641, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,475 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,288 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,161.

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