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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa area is the $2.96 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Dry Creek Crossing in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,549. The second greatest value Ponderosa apartment is the 2BR/2BTH Model at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Fruitvale 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.
Dry Creek Crossing3x23BR,2BA$2.96
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
23 Fifty Bascom3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.97
Four Twenty Union ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.40
The CommonsThe Princeton2BR,2BA$4.25
Cedar GlenJuniper2BR,2BA$3.79
ShadowCreekPlan A21BR,1BA$3.74
La Valencia Apartment HomesResidence 11BR,1BA$4.07
Newport Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$4.42
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ponderosa

What type of rentals are currently available in Ponderosa?

There are currently 406 Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,599 to $14,687. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ponderosa ranging from $2,780 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ponderosa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ponderosa ranges from $2,780 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,132.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ponderosa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ponderosa range from $2,995 to $4,014, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,495 to $13,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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