
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $2,190 (30 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ponderosa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Studio Apartments | $2,090 | $1,599 | $2,445 |
Ponderosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,108 | $2,190 | $4,480 |
| Ponderosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,669 | $2,098 | $5,195 |
| Ponderosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,444 | $2,275 | $6,280 |
| Ponderosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,709 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ponderosa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ponderosa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ponderosa is under $2,455.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ponderosa?
The cheapest apartment in Ponderosa is Vitalia Apartments which is listed at $2,190, while the average apartment in Ponderosa costs $10,709.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ponderosa?
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 10 regular apartments in Ponderosa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ponderosa?
Cheap apartments in Ponderosa have an average cost of $468 which is $10,241 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponderosa.
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