Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stratford Gardens Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (84 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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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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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
San Jule Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Morse Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,295
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
The Orchard at Sunnyvale1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Britton Park Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,295
Marina PlayaOne Bedroom La Paloma1BR,1BA$2,308

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford Gardens, CA

As of December 30, 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 Plan 2A Model at Reed Square starting at $3,417 with a $2.85 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
Reed SquarePlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.85
Bradley Apartments2BR/1.5BA with Wood floors and patio2BR,1.5BA$2.69
678 BellflowerThe Preserve2BR,1.5BA$3.35
El Mirador Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom 10002BR,1BA$3.00
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.30
Gallatin Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.80
364-366 W Olive Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Verona GardensE.K.1BR,1BA$2.88
110 Remington Apartments1-Bed, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$3.34

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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 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 $2,308.

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 $7,995.

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 3 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 $263 which is $7,732 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stratford Gardens.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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