Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Sunnyvale Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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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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Park Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane Apartments

520 Walker DrMountain View, CA 94043
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Evandale Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evandale Apartments

55 Evandale AveMountain View, CA 94043

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Sands Studio Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,725
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Morse GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Sunnyvale, CA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Sunnyvale area is the $3.85 price per square foot Central Park Model at Summerhill Park in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,659. The second greatest value Outer Sunnyvale apartment is the Two Bed/ Two Bath Model at Windemere Apartments starting at $3,200 with a $3.38 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.
Summerhill ParkCentral Park2BR,2BA$3.85
Windemere ApartmentsTwo Bed/ Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.38
Encasa1x1b1BR,1BA$4.14
600 WhismanTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$4.12
Lawrence StationRa1BR,1BA$4.15
Macara Gardens1x1 6581BR,1BA$3.80
Morse Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.68
Orchard Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.68
Carmel Plaza Apartments2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.96
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 $2,500.

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 $11,677.

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 2 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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