
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyvale East Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)
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Sunnyvale East, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunnyvale East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunnyvale East Studio Apartments | $3,385 | $1,612 | $10,000+ |
Sunnyvale East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,890 | $1,927 | $10,000+ |
Sunnyvale East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,472 | $2,303 | $10,000+ |
Sunnyvale East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,942 | $2,650 | $4,960 |
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Cheapest Available Sunnyvale East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyvale East area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Borregas Court Apartments priced from $1,200. Orchard Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,927. Here are the most affordable Sunnyvale East apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Borregas Court Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Orchard Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,927 |
The Bungalows at Ahwanee | 1 Bedroom without Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,988 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyvale East, CA
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunnyvale East area is the $3.98 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Kensington Place in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,195. The second greatest value Sunnyvale East apartment is the Santa Clara Model at Mission Pointe by Windsor starting at $3,415 with a $3.77 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyvale East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Kensington Place | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.98 |
Mission Pointe by Windsor | Santa Clara | 2BR,1BA | $3.77 |
Lawrence Station | Ra | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
Windemere Apartments | One Bed/ One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
The Meadows Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
Anton 1101 Apartments | Allure | 1BR,1BA | $4.70 |
Via | The Downtown | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
Orchard Gardens | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.68 |
Encasa | 0x1c | Studio ,1BA | $5.05 |
The Bungalows at Ahwanee | 1 Bedroom without Patio | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyvale East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunnyvale East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunnyvale East is under $3,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunnyvale East?
The cheapest apartment in Sunnyvale East is Orchard Gardens which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in Sunnyvale East costs $6,980.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunnyvale East?
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 11 regular apartments in Sunnyvale East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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