Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Sunnyvale Neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA from $1,400 (15 Rentals)

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Fernmar Studios
Studio Apartments

Fernmar Studios

645-701 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Plaza Studios
Studio Apartments

Plaza Studios

181 W Weddell DrSunnyvale, CA 94089
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San Juan Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Apartments

676 San Juan DrSunnyvale, CA 94085
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Maude Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maude Garden

524 E Maude AveSunnyvale, CA 94085

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North Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Sunnyvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Sunnyvale area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Borregas Court Apartments priced from $1,450. Orchard Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,927. Here are the most affordable North Sunnyvale apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,450
Orchard Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,927
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$1,988
Britton Park Apartments121BR,1BA$2,150
San Jule Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Sunnyvale, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Sunnyvale area is the $3.97 price per square foot 1x1b Model at Encasa in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,216. The second greatest value North Sunnyvale apartment is the D1 Model at 6tenEast starting at $3,176 with a $3.93 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Sunnyvale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encasa1x1b1BR,1BA$3.97
6tenEastD11BR,1BA$3.93
Lawrence StationRa1BR,1BA$4.11
Windemere ApartmentsOne Bed/ One Bed1BR,1BA$3.39
The ArchesMorocco1BR,1BA$4.38
Orchard Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.68
Morse Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.83
Olivewood1 BED 1 BATH UPSTAIRS1BR,1BA$4.11
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio1BR,1BA$3.61
San Jule Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$4.24

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North Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, CA

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in Sunnyvale, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Sunnyvale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Sunnyvale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Sunnyvale is under $2,459.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Sunnyvale?

The cheapest apartment in North Sunnyvale is Orchard Gardens which is listed at $1,927, while the average apartment in North Sunnyvale costs $4,572.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Sunnyvale?

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 North Sunnyvale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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