Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cupertino, CA from $1,200 (62 Rentals)

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Gideon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gideon Apartments

7411 Rainbow DrCupertino, CA 95014
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Carriage House
Studio Apartments

Carriage House

1655 Pomeroy AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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1137 Roewill Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1137 Roewill Dr

1137 Roewill DrSan Jose, CA 95117
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Ranchero Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchero Apartments

1054-1060 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Iris Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Park Apartments

611 Iris AveSunnyvale, CA 94086
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Oakbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

3650 Buckley StSanta Clara, CA 95051
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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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Cheri Lin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cheri Lin Apartments

1100 Ranchero WaySan Jose, CA 95117
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Villa Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Terrace

946 Tamarack LnSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Villa Camino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Camino

140 Locksunart WaySunnyvale, CA 94087
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Cupertino, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cupertino, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cupertino, CA area range in price from $1,900 to $16,475 with an overall median price of $5,475. The three Cupertino neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are McClellan at $1,900, Stevens Creek Park at $1,900, and West San Jose at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cupertino Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
McClellan$4,297$1,9001845
Stevens Creek Park$5,100$1,9002118
West San Jose$5,280$1,9006250
Downtown Cupertino$6,349$1,9457703
North Cupertino$6,349$2,0037726

Cheapest Available Cupertino Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cupertino, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villages at Cupertino in the Monta Vista neighborhood priced from $1,704. 1630 Ottawa Court in the Community Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cupertino apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villages at CupertinoStelling1BR,1BA$1,704
1630 Ottawa CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Bali Hai Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
Blue Hills StudioStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Tamarack Gardens1B/ 1B1BR,1BA$1,995
PKSLStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
The Aegena ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
Remington Place ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$2,050
El Paseo de Saratoga Plaza, San Jose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Hamilton Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cupertino, CA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cupertino area is the $2.66 price per square foot 5178 Westdale Dr Model at 5178 Westdale Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Saratoga Creek neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Cupertino apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ranchero starting at $3,595 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cupertino apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5178 Westdale Dr, Unit 15178 Westdale Dr3BR,2BA$2.66
Ranchero2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.67
Encinal PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.98
3813 Barker Dr, Unit 23813 Barker Dr2BR,1BA$2.88
Redwood Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.95
870 Burbank Dr870 Burbank Dr2BR,1BA$2.88
Lake Terrace ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2.87
Bonnie Terrace ApartmentsDel Mar2BR,1BA$2.85
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.80
Hamilton Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.83

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Cupertino Overview

Located at the scenic foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Cupertino is an on-the-move and dynamic California city. Located due west of the job market and nightlife of San Jose, this west coast hotspot is an in-demand locale.

Why live in Cupertino, CA?

An epicenter of the tech world and a hub of prosperity in a golden state, apartments in Cupertino represent California living at its finest. From the epic sunsets to the charming downtown shops and eateries, Cupertino is a gem of the west coast scene.

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Getting Around Cupertino, CA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cupertino Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cupertino?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cupertino is under $2,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cupertino?

The cheapest apartment in Cupertino is Villages at Cupertino which is listed at $1,704, while the average apartment in Cupertino costs $5,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cupertino?

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 84 regular apartments in Cupertino 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 Cupertino?

Cheap apartments in Cupertino have an average cost of $161 which is $5,314 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cupertino.

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