Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Sunnyvale Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (33 Rentals)

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Tamarind Square
$3,501 - $5,110
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Tamarind Square

1160 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Encasa
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$3,737 - $5,295
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Encasa

550 E Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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$4,400

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1065 Saginaw Ter, Unit 304

1065 Saginaw Ter
SunnyvaleCA94089
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Fernmar Studios
Studio Apartments

Fernmar Studios

645-701 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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720 North Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

720 North Apartments

720 N Fair Oaks AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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San Juan Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Apartments

676 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Maude Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maude Garden

524 E Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Ahwanee Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ahwanee Apartments

877 San Aleso AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Lawrence Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lawrence Station

1271 Lawrence Station RdSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Via
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Via

621 N Tasman DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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6tenEast
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6tenEast

610 E Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089

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North Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Sunnyvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Sunnyvale area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Borregas Court Apartments priced from $1,400. Orchard Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,927. Here are the most affordable North Sunnyvale apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,400
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Plaza StudiosStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,025
Britton Park Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2,250
San Jule Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,350
The MontclairePlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,237
Mission Pointe by WindsorSonoma1BR,1BA$3,452
Tamarind SquareSumatra1BR,1BA$3,501

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Sunnyvale, CA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Sunnyvale area is the $3.56 price per square foot 785 N Fair Oaks Ave Model at 785 N Fair Oaks Ave, Unit #8 in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value North Sunnyvale apartment is the 1x1a Model at Encasa starting at $3,942 with a $4.86 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Sunnyvale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
785 N Fair Oaks Ave, Unit #8785 N Fair Oaks Ave2BR,1BA$3.56
Encasa1x1a1BR,1BA$4.86
Lawrence StationRa1BR,1BA$4.84
Tamarind SquareSumatra1BR,1BA$4.90
The MontclairePlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.55
Orchard Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.68
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$3.61
San Jule Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$4.61
Britton Park Apartments1br1BR,1BA$4.64
Plaza StudiosStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$4.60

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North Sunnyvale, 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 North Sunnyvale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Sunnyvale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Sunnyvale is under $3,501.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Sunnyvale?

The cheapest apartment in North Sunnyvale is Orchard Gardens which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in North Sunnyvale costs $5,098.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Sunnyvale?

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 2 regular apartments in North Sunnyvale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Student Apartment and Neighborhood

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Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.