Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stratford Gardens Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (79 Rentals)

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The Maddox
$2,175 - $3,265
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$2,167 - $3,257
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The Maddox

870-874 E El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087
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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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Cambria Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambria Apartments

815 E Fremont AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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La Hacienda Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Hacienda Apartments

475 Cumulus AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Tamarack Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarack Gardens

923 Tamarack LnSunnyvale, CA 94086
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PKSL
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PKSL

1090 Sunnyvale Saratoga RdSunnyvale, CA 94087
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San Juan Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Apartments

676 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Villa Camino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Camino

140 Locksunart WaySunnyvale, CA 94087
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829 Blair Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

829 Blair Ave

829 Blair AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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1248 Brookfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1248 Brookfield Ave

1248 Brookfield AveSunnyvale, CA 94087
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1244 Balboa Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1244 Balboa Court

1244 Balboa CtSunnyvale, CA 94086
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1630 Ottawa Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1630 Ottawa Court

1630 Ottawa CtSunnyvale, CA 94087
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141-370 Altair Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

141-370 Altair Way

141-370 Altair WaySunnyvale, 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
Mathilda Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Britton Park Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,080
1630 Ottawa Court1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,200
Sunnyvale Town Center Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$2,295
San Jule Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Bonnie Terrace ApartmentsDel Mar2BR,1BA$2,350
Lawrence Arms ApartmentsPartially Updated 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford Gardens, CA

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stratford Gardens area is the $2.80 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Thunderbird in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Stratford Gardens apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Highlander starting at $3,295 with a $3.07 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.
Thunderbird2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.80
The Highlander3x23BR,2BA$3.07
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.30
1251 W Mc Kinley Ave, Unit #C1251 W Mc Kinley Ave2BR,2BA$3.16
977 Mangrove Ave, Unit D977 Mangrove Ave2BR,1BA$3.05
The Orchard at Sunnyvale2x12BR,1BA$2.94
364-366 W Olive Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.85
418 Brahms WayUnit #32BR,1BA$3.28
Castlemont ArmsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
Lawrence Arms ApartmentsPartially Updated 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stratford Gardens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Stratford Gardens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Stratford Gardens is at Twin Pines Manor Apartments listed at $1,988.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stratford Gardens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stratford Gardens Apartment is $1,850 at Miramar.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Stratford Gardens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stratford Gardens is starting from $2,350 at Bonnie Terrace Apartments.

What is the most affordable Stratford Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Stratford Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Highlander and starts from $3,295.

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