Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Sunnyvale Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (47 Rentals)

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Tamarind Square
$3,355 - $5,842
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tamarind Square

1160 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Encasa
$3,522 - $6,036
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$3,522 - $6,036

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Encasa

550 E Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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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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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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Summerhill Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerhill Park

972 Corte Madera AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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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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Revela
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$3,445 - $10,033
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Revela

200 Infinity WayMountain View, CA 94043
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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
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335-341 Easy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

335-341 Easy St

335-341 Easy StMountain View, CA 94043
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Parkview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

529 Taylor CtMountain View, CA 94043
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37 Sherland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

37 Sherland Ave

37 Sherland 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. 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
San Jule Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,350
Windemere ApartmentsUpstairs One Bed/ One Bath1BR,1BA$2,550
Macara Gardens1x1 6581BR,1BA$2,650
The ArchesLondon1BR,1BA$3,000
Mission Pointe by WindsorSonoma1BR,1BA$3,116
ViaThe Downtown1BR,1BA$3,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Sunnyvale, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Sunnyvale area is the $4.21 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at 600 Whisman in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Outer Sunnyvale apartment is the 1x1a Model at Encasa starting at $3,712 with a $4.58 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.
600 WhismanThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$4.21
Encasa1x1a1BR,1BA$4.58
6tenEastD11BR,1BA$4.26
Windemere ApartmentsUpstairs One Bed/ One Bath1BR,1BA$3.59
Lawrence StationSaule1BR,1BA$4.50
ViaThe Downtown1BR,1BA$4.47
Macara Gardens1x1 6581BR,1BA$4.03
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

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 $3,119.

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 $4,555.

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 6 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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