Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ortega Park Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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Villa Camino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Camino

140 Locksunart WaySunnyvale, CA 94087
  • Utilities Included

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1578 Albatross Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1578 Albatross Dr

1578 Albatross DrSunnyvale, CA 94087

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Ortega Park, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ortega Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ortega Park area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Stevens Creek priced from $972. 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 Ortega Park apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stevens CreekStudioStudio,1BA$972
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,395
Magnolia Place ApartmentsLarge bedroom 1x11BR,1BA$2,495
CherryhillOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ortega Park, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ortega Park area is the $3.84 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Heritage Park in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,535. The second greatest value Ortega Park apartment is the B1 Model at Willowbend Apartments starting at $3,245 with a $3.54 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ortega Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage Park2x22BR,2BA$3.84
Willowbend ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.54
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
CherryhillTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.67
The Orchard at SunnyvaleOne BR1BR,1BA$3.58
Sunnyvale Crossings1x11BR,1BA$3.96
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$3.54
Magnolia Place ApartmentsLarge bedroom 1x11BR,1BA$3.81
953 HelenOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.69
Stevens CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ortega Park, Sunnyvale, CA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ortega Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ortega Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ortega Park is under $2,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ortega Park?

The cheapest apartment in Ortega Park is Stevens Creek which is listed at $1,036, while the average apartment in Ortega Park costs $4,714.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ortega Park?

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 4 regular apartments in Ortega Park 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 Ortega Park?

Cheap apartments in Ortega Park have an average cost of $146 which is $4,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ortega Park.

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

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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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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San Jose is absolutely one of those places where your zip code and your job eventually wind up in a very serious relationship.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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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.