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

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Cheap Apartments in the Outer Sunnyvale area of Sunnyvale.

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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 $1,350. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,350
Sands Studio Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,725
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Parkview Apartmentss/1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
600 WhismanThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$3.89
Summerhill ParkHyde Park2BR,1BA$4.05
Encasa1x1a1BR,1BA$4.03
6tenEastD11BR,1BA$4.05
Windemere ApartmentsOne Bed/ One Bed1BR,1BA$3.39
Macara Gardens1x1 6581BR,1BA$3.72
Orchard Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.68
Morse Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.83
Parkview Apartments1/11BR,1BA$4.03
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 $2,450.

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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