Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stratford Gardens Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (90 Rentals)

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Parkside Studios
Studio Apartments

Parkside Studios

495 N Wolfe RdSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Remington Grove
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Remington Grove

575 E Remington DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Fernmar Studios
Studio Apartments

Fernmar Studios

645-701 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Iris Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Park Apartments

611 Iris AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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044- Villa Oaks
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

044- Villa Oaks

158 N Sunnyvale AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Amber Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Circle

715 E El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087
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993 Mangrove Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

993 Mangrove Ave

993 Mangrove AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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280 W California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 W California Ave

280 W California AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Stratford Gardens, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stratford Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Stratford Gardens area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Miramar priced from $1,850. Twin Pines Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,988. Here are the most affordable Stratford Gardens apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miramar41BR,1BA$1,850
Twin Pines Manor ApartmentsPR-StudioStudio,1BA$1,988
Morse GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Palm VillaStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Remington Place ApartmentsRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Marina PlayaOne Bedroom La Paloma1BR,1BA$2,184
Sunnyvale Town Center Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$2,195
The Highlander1x1S1BR,1BA$2,195
Sunnyvale ApartmentsUnit 01Studio,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford Gardens, CA

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stratford Gardens area is the $3.06 price per square foot 3X2 Washer Reno Med Model at Balboa Apartments in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Stratford Gardens apartment is the Sequoia Model at Briarwood starting at $3,558 with a $3.16 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stratford Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Balboa Apartments3X2 Washer Reno Med3BR,2BA$3.06
BriarwoodSequoia2BR,2BA$3.16
678 BellflowerThe Preserve2BR,1.5BA$3.25
El Mirador Apartments2-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom 10362BR,2BA$3.08
Thunderbird2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.02
364-366 W Olive Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Willowbend ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$3.24
Verona GardensE.K.1BR,1BA$2.88
Lawrence Road ApartmentsMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.28
Bonnie Terrace ApartmentsDel Mar2BR,1BA$2.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Stratford Gardens, Sunnyvale, CA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Stratford Gardens, Sunnyvale, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Stratford Gardens Neighborhood in Sunnyvale, CA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stratford Gardens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Stratford Gardens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stratford Gardens is under $2,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stratford Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Stratford Gardens is Miramar which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Stratford Gardens costs $5,405.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stratford Gardens?

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 4 regular apartments in Stratford Gardens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Stratford Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Stratford Gardens have an average cost of $123 which is $5,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stratford Gardens.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.