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550 E Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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The Bungalows at Ahwanee
126 W Ahwanee AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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616-624 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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525-535 E Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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450 N Mathilda AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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874 Borregas AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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565 N Britton AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Borregas Court Apartments
101 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Columbia Apartments
500 Columbia AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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481 Morse Ave
481 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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463-465 Morse Ave
463-465 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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577 Columbia Ave
577 Columbia AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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402 E Maude Ave
402 E Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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477-479 Roosevelt Ave
477-479 Roosevelt AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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680 Morse Ave
680 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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564-566 S Eden Ave
564-566 S Eden AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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580 Ahwanee Ave
580 Ahwanee AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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579-585 E Maude Ave
579-585 E Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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550 N. Fair Oaks Ave
550 N Fairoaks AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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609-611 E Maude Ave
609-611 E Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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720 North Apartments
720 N Fair Oaks AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Peartree
330 N Mathilda AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Maude Garden
524 E Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Ahwanee Apartments
877 San Aleso AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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365 W Weddell Dr
365 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Chateau Sierra-Apartments
540 E Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Morse Court Apartments
825 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Laurel Manor
255 W Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Riviera
828 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Sunridge Apartments
836 Alturas AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Eden Roc
560 Ahwanee AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Sunrise Apartments
666 Bernal AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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499 N Fairoaks Ave
499 N Fairoaks AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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329 W Maude Ave
329 W Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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516 N Mathilda Ave
516 N Mathilda AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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SNAIL, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in SNAIL?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| SNAIL Studio Apartments | $1,846 | $1,200 | $3,741 |
| SNAIL 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,179 | $1,927 | $4,086 |
| SNAIL 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,299 | $2,303 | $5,001 |
| SNAIL 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,925 | $2,650 | $3,201 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the SNAIL Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA.
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Cheapest Available SNAIL Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the SNAIL 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 SNAIL apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Borregas Court Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Orchard Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
| The Bungalows at Ahwanee | 1 Bedroom without Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,988 |
| Plaza Studios | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| Britton Park Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| The Montclaire | Plan SA | Studio,1BA | $2,759 |
| Encasa | 1x1a | 1BR,1BA | $3,837 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SNAIL, CA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the SNAIL area is the $4.79 price per square foot 1x1b Model at Encasa in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,887. The second greatest value SNAIL apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Orchard Gardens starting at $2,303 with a $3.68 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SNAIL apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Encasa | 1x1b | 1BR,1BA | $4.79 |
| Orchard Gardens | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| The Bungalows at Ahwanee | 1 Bedroom without Patio | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| Britton Park Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $4.64 |
| Plaza Studios | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
| The Montclaire | Plan SA | Studio ,1BA | $6.73 |
| Borregas Court Apartments | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $6.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SNAIL Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in SNAIL?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in SNAIL is under $3,837.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in SNAIL?
The cheapest apartment in SNAIL is Orchard Gardens which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in SNAIL costs $4,562.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in SNAIL?
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 2 regular apartments in SNAIL that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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