Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Sunnyvale Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,000 (14 Rentals)

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Fernmar Studios
Studio Apartments

Fernmar Studios

645-701 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Plaza Studios
Studio Apartments

Plaza Studios

181 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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San Juan Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Apartments

676 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Park Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane Apartments

520 Walker DrMountain View, CA 94043
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Cheapest Available Outer Sunnyvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Sunnyvale area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Borregas Court Apartments priced from $1,200. Orchard Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,927. Here are the most affordable Outer Sunnyvale apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Parkview Apartmentss/1Studio,1BA$2,010
Morse GardensStudioStudio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Sunnyvale, CA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Sunnyvale area is the $4.00 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Kensington Place in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,220. The second greatest value Outer Sunnyvale apartment is the B10 Model at Avalon Silicon Valley starting at $4,085 with a $3.91 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Sunnyvale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kensington PlacePlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.00
Avalon Silicon ValleyB102BR,2BA$3.91
Mission Pointe by WindsorSanta Clara2BR,1BA$3.83
755 E Duane Ave, Unit H755 E Duane Ave2BR,1BA$3.22
676 Johanna Ave, Unit 2676 Johanna Ave2BR,1BA$3.03
Windemere ApartmentsOne Bed/ One Bed1BR,1BA$3.43
Macara Gardens1x1 6581BR,1BA$3.80
Orchard Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.68
Morse Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.99
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$3.61

Getting Around the Outer Sunnyvale Neighborhood in Sunnyvale, CA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Sunnyvale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Sunnyvale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Sunnyvale is under $2,700.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Sunnyvale is Orchard Gardens which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Outer Sunnyvale costs $6,980.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer 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 9 regular apartments in Outer Sunnyvale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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