
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SNAIL Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (35 Rentals)
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The Bungalows at Ahwanee

Morse Gardens

Olivewood

The Montclaire

Sands Studio Apartments

Britton Park Apartments

Borregas Court Apartments
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Columbia Apartments

481 Morse Ave

463-465 Morse Ave

577 Columbia Ave

402 E Maude Ave

477-479 Roosevelt Ave

680 Morse Ave

564-566 S Eden Ave
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580 Ahwanee Ave

579-585 E Maude Ave

550 N Fairoaks Ave

609-611 E Maude Ave

720 North Apartments

Peartree

Maude Garden

Ahwanee Apartments
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365 W Weddell Dr

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Morse Court Apartments

Laurel Manor

Riviera

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Eden Roc

Sunrise Apartments
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499 N Fairoaks Ave

329 W Maude Ave

516 N Mathilda Ave
SNAIL, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in SNAIL?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNAIL Studio Apartments | $1,904 | $1,200 | $3,472 |
| SNAIL 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $1,927 | $3,977 |
| SNAIL 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,979 | $2,303 | $5,085 |
| SNAIL 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,468 | $2,650 | $6,011 |
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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 $1,400. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borregas Court Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Orchard Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
| The Bungalows at Ahwanee | 1 Bedroom without Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,988 |
| Morse Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
| Britton Park Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| The Montclaire | Plan SA | Studio,1BA | $2,447 |
| Olivewood | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $3,100 |
| Encasa | 1x1a | 1BR,1BA | $3,667 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SNAIL, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the SNAIL area is the $4.52 price per square foot 1x1a Model at Encasa in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,667. The second greatest value SNAIL apartment is the 2 BED 1 BATH Model at Olivewood starting at $3,100 with a $4.19 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encasa | 1x1a | 1BR,1BA | $4.52 |
| Olivewood | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $4.19 |
| Orchard Gardens | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Morse Gardens | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.71 |
| The Bungalows at Ahwanee | 1 Bedroom without Patio | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| Britton Park Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $4.64 |
| The Montclaire | Plan SA | Studio ,1BA | $5.97 |
| Borregas Court Apartments | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $6.09 |
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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 $3,667.
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 $4,557.
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 3 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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