
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cupertino Neighborhood of Cupertino, CA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Cupertino area of Cupertino.


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Downtown Cupertino, Cupertino, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Cupertino?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Cupertino Studio Apartments | $3,085 | $1,835 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Cupertino 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,342 | $1,305 | $7,071 |
Downtown Cupertino 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,201 | $2,445 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Cupertino 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,698 | $3,350 | $8,735 |
Downtown Cupertino 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,349 | $6,149 | $6,549 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Cupertino Neighborhood of Cupertino, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Cupertino Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Cupertino area of Cupertino, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villages at Cupertino priced from $1,704. eaves West Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cupertino apartments for rent in Cupertino, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Villages at Cupertino | Stelling | 1BR,1BA | $1,704 |
eaves West Valley | 405 | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
Oakridge Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $2,055 |
The Highlander | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Marina Playa | One Bedroom La Paloma | 1BR,1BA | $2,289 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cupertino, CA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cupertino area is the $3.07 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Stevens Creek Villas in the in the Raynor Park neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value Downtown Cupertino apartment is the Stevens Model at The Pointe at Cupertino starting at $4,064 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Birdland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Cupertino apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stevens Creek Villas | Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.07 |
The Pointe at Cupertino | Stevens | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.35 |
Holloway | Plan 2AR | 2BR,2BA | $3.82 |
Sunnyvale Crossings Apartments | Two Bedroom One bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.42 |
Siena Apartment Homes | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom A | 2BR,1BA | $3.63 |
The Highlander | 1x1L | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
Sage at Cupertino | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
Villa Victoria Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
Marina Playa | One Bedroom La Paloma | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
Oakridge Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Cupertino, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the 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.
Getting Around the Downtown Cupertino Neighborhood in Cupertino, CA
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Cupertino Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Cupertino?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Cupertino is under $2,659.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Cupertino?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Cupertino is Villages at Cupertino which is listed at $1,704, while the average apartment in Downtown Cupertino costs $6,349.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 6 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Cupertino?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Cupertino have an average cost of $105 which is $6,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Cupertino.
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