Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SNAIL Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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720 N Fair Oaks AveSunnyvale, CA 94085

SNAIL, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

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 $1,400. Sands Studio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable SNAIL apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,400
Sands Studio Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,725
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SNAIL, CA

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the SNAIL area is the $3.91 price per square foot 2 BED 1 BATH Model at Olivewood in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value SNAIL apartment is the Plan A Model at Peartree starting at $2,937 with a $4.44 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Olivewood2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$3.91
PeartreePlan A1BR,1BA$4.44
Morse Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.68
Orchard Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.68
Encasa0x1aStudio ,1BA$4.78
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$3.61
Britton Park Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.73
The MontclaireStudioStudio ,1BA$5.85
Sands Studio Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$4.90
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio CStudio ,1BA$6.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Snail, Sunnyvale, CA

Ranked #31

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the SNAIL Neighborhood in Sunnyvale, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,937.

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 $4,000.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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