Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyvale West Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,800 (43 Rentals)

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

819 Rubis Dr

SunnyvaleCA94087

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1630 Ottawa Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1630 Ottawa Court

1630 Ottawa CtSunnyvale, CA 94087
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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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PKSL
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PKSL

1090 Sunnyvale Saratoga RdSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Villa Camino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Camino

140 Locksunart WaySunnyvale, 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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141-370 Altair Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

141-370 Altair Way

141-370 Altair WaySunnyvale, CA 94086
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360 W Olive Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

360 W Olive Ave

360 W Olive AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Ayala Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ayala Place Apartments

1257-1275 Ayala DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Sunnyvale Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnyvale Apartments

390 S Sunnyvale AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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1256 Balboa Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1256 Balboa Ct

1256 Balboa CtSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Pacific Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Plaza

785 Reseda DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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1578 Albatross Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1578 Albatross Dr

1578 Albatross DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Verona Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verona Gardens

471 Acalanes DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Hacienda Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hacienda Apartments

187 Acalanes DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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175 Acalanes Dr
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

175 Acalanes Dr

175 Acalanes DrSunnyvale, CA 94086
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674 Kirkland Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

674 Kirkland Dr

674 Kirkland DrSunnyvale, CA 94087
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Colony House Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colony House Apartments

840 Alice AveMountain View, CA 94041
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Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunnyvale West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyvale West area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Bali Hai Garden Apartments priced from $2,045. Mathilda Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable Sunnyvale West apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Mathilda Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,125
Magnolia Place ApartmentsLarge bedroom 1x11BR,1BA$2,495
1578 Albatross Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,500
The Orchard at SunnyvaleOne BR1BR,1BA$2,525
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$2,545
CherryhillOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,695
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,745
Macara Gardens1x1 6581BR,1BA$2,850
Parkwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyvale West, CA

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyvale West area is the $3.27 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Casa Alberta Apartments in the in the Community Center neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Sunnyvale West apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Village Square Townhouses starting at $3,295 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Community Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyvale West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casa Alberta ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.27
Village Square Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.30
AviarePlan E2BR,2BA$4.25
Delmonico Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.40
364-366 W Olive Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
Balboa Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath + Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$3.99
Verona GardensC.C.1BR,1BA$3.39
The Orchard at SunnyvaleOne BR1BR,1BA$3.58
Magnolia Place ApartmentsLarge bedroom 1x11BR,1BA$3.81
1578 Albatross Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.30

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Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyvale West Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunnyvale West?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunnyvale West is at Bali Hai Garden Apartments listed at $2,045.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyvale West Apartment is $2,145 at Bali Hai Garden Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunnyvale West is starting from $3,295 at Village Square Townhouses.

What is the most affordable Sunnyvale West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunnyvale West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Balboa Apartments and starts from $4,595.

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