Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,100 (67 Rentals)

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1797 Bradford Way
San JoseCA95124

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149 Cherry Ln, Unit 149a
$3,385
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149 Cherry Ln, Unit 149a

149 Cherry LnCampbell, CA 95008
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$3,529 - $6,235
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Aventino

200 Winchester CirLos Gatos, CA 95032
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141 Towne Ter
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141 Towne Ter

141 Towne TerLos Gatos, CA 95032
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West Glen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Glen

2265 S Bascom AveCampbell, CA 95008

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The Cannery Apartments
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The Cannery Apartments

501 W Hacienda AveCampbell, CA 95008
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Union Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Manor

377 Union AveCampbell, CA 95008
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Bascom House Apt
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Bascom House Apt

2520-2530 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95124
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161 Towne Ter
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161 Towne Ter

161 Towne TerLos Gatos, CA 95032
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Pauline Apartments
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Pauline Apartments

2306-2322 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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2307 Pauline Dr
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2307 Pauline Dr

2307 Pauline DrSan Jose, CA 95124
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Valley Oaks Apartments
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Valley Oaks Apartments

100 Oak Rim CtLos Gatos, CA 95032
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Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ponderosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ponderosa area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Vitalia Apartments priced from $1,599. Park West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Ponderosa apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Joseph ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,925
The CommonsThe CornellStudio,1BA$2,637
Sedona Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,700
San Jose GreensLarge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,778
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2,895
Los Gatos Garden Apartments2/12BR,1BA$2,950
ShadowCreekPlan A21BR,1BA$3,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa, CA

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa area is the $2.96 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lake Vasona Manor in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Ponderosa apartment is the 3x2 Model at Dry Creek Crossing starting at $3,549 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the South San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ponderosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Vasona Manor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.96
Dry Creek Crossing3x23BR,2BA$2.96
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
The Pines Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.33
San Jose GreensLarge 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.09
La Valencia Apartment HomesResidence 2 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.98
Los Gatos Garden Apartments2/12BR,1BA$3.47
ShadowCreekPlan A21BR,1BA$3.74
2327 Pauline Dr, Unit #22327 Pauline Dr1BR,1BA$3.70
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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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 $3,050.

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 $3,529.

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 1 regular apartments in Ponderosa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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