
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Sunnyvale Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,300 (14 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Outer Sunnyvale area of Sunnyvale.


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Sands Studio Apartments

Orchard Gardens

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The Bungalows at Ahwanee

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Outer Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Sunnyvale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer Sunnyvale Studio Apartments | $2,669 | $1,612 | $10,000+ |
Outer Sunnyvale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,636 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Outer Sunnyvale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,461 | $2,303 | $10,000+ |
Outer Sunnyvale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,911 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Sunnyvale Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA.
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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 $1,350. Sands Studio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Outer Sunnyvale apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Borregas Court Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Sands Studio Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
Orchard Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
The Bungalows at Ahwanee | 1 Bedroom without Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,988 |
Parkview Apartments | s/1 | Studio,1BA | $2,010 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Sunnyvale, CA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Sunnyvale area is the $3.89 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at 600 Whisman in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Outer Sunnyvale apartment is the Hyde Park Model at Summerhill Park starting at $3,690 with a $4.05 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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600 Whisman | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.89 |
Summerhill Park | Hyde Park | 2BR,1BA | $4.05 |
Encasa | 1x1a | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
6tenEast | D1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
Windemere Apartments | One Bed/ One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
Macara Gardens | 1x1 658 | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
Orchard Gardens | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.68 |
Morse Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
Parkview Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
The Bungalows at Ahwanee | 1 Bedroom without Patio | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,450.
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 $4,305.
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 7 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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