Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyvale East Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,200 (24 Rentals)

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Encasa
$3,256 - $4,920
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Encasa

550 E Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Tamarind Square
$3,371 - $7,201
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Tamarind Square

1160 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94089
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640 Lakehaven Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

640 Lakehaven Dr

640 Lakehaven DrSunnyvale, CA 94089

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1035 N Fairoaks Ave
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1035 N Fairoaks Ave

1035 N Fairoaks AveSunnyvale, CA 94089
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680 Morse Ave
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680 Morse Ave

680 Morse AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Casa De Amigos
Studio Apartments

Casa De Amigos

1085 Tasman DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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580 Ahwanee Ave
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580 Ahwanee Ave

580 Ahwanee AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Lawrence Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lawrence Station

1271 Lawrence Station RdSunnyvale, CA 94089

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6tenEast
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6tenEast

610 E Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Via
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Via

621 N Tasman DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Ahwanee Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ahwanee Apartments

877 San Aleso AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Riviera
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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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365 W Weddell Dr
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365 W Weddell Dr

365 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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Eden Roc
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Eden Roc

560 Ahwanee AveSunnyvale, CA 94085

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Sunnyvale East, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
Plaza StudiosStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,950
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Lawrence StationApollo1BR,1BA$3,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyvale East, CA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyvale East area is the $3.85 price per square foot The Lakeside Model at Via in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,019. The second greatest value Sunnyvale East apartment is the 1x1a Model at Encasa starting at $3,597 with a $4.44 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ViaThe Lakeside2BR,2BA$3.85
Encasa1x1a1BR,1BA$4.44
Tamarind SquareSumatra1BR,1BA$4.70
Kensington PlacePlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.83
6tenEastA-JrStudio ,1BA$4.71
Orchard Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.68
Lawrence StationApollo1BR,1BA$5.08
Mission Pointe by WindsorSonoma1BR,1BA$5.54
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$3.61
Plaza StudiosStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$4.43

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Sunnyvale East, Sunnyvale, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyvale East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunnyvale East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunnyvale East is at Borregas Court Apartments listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyvale East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyvale East Apartment is $1,927 at Orchard Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunnyvale East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunnyvale East is starting from $2,303 at Orchard Gardens.

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