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

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Encasa
$3,472 - $6,011
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Encasa

550 E Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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481 Morse Ave
Studio Apartments

481 Morse Ave

481 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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463-465 Morse Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

463-465 Morse Ave

463-465 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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577 Columbia Ave
Studio Apartments

577 Columbia Ave

577 Columbia AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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402 E Maude Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

402 E Maude Ave

402 E Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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680 Morse Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

680 Morse Ave

680 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94085

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580 Ahwanee Ave
Studio Apartments

580 Ahwanee Ave

580 Ahwanee AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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550 N Fairoaks Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

550 N Fairoaks Ave

550 N Fairoaks AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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720 North Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

720 North Apartments

720 N Fair Oaks AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Peartree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peartree

330 N Mathilda AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Maude Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maude Garden

524 E Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Ahwanee Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ahwanee Apartments

877 San Aleso AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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365 W Weddell Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

365 W Weddell Dr

365 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Laurel Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Manor

255 W Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Riviera
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera

828 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Sunridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunridge Apartments

836 Alturas AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Eden Roc
Studio Apartments

Eden Roc

560 Ahwanee AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Sunrise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

666 Bernal AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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329 W Maude Ave
Studio Apartments

329 W Maude Ave

329 W Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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516 N Mathilda Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

516 N Mathilda Ave

516 N Mathilda 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,400
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Morse GardensStudioStudio,1BA$2,150
Britton Park Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2,250
The MontclairePlan SAStudio,1BA$2,447
Olivewood2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$3,100
Encasa1x1a1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encasa1x1a1BR,1BA$4.52
Olivewood2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$4.19
Orchard Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.68
Morse GardensStudioStudio ,1BA$3.71
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$3.61
Britton Park Apartments1br1BR,1BA$4.64
The MontclairePlan SAStudio ,1BA$5.97
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$6.09

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Snail, Sunnyvale, CA

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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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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.