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953 Helen

953 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Property Summary

Built in 1961, this two-story apartment community in Santa Clara offers a convenient location near major thoroughfares and local shopping. The property features on-site maintenance and shared laundry facilities. Select units include kitchen appliances such as a dishwasher, refrigerator, and disposal, along with options for a private patio or balcony. Residents benefit from pet-friendly policies and off-street parking options, including carports.

Renter brief

At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,355/mo.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026

The unit

Checked yesterday

$2,355 /mo
1 bd · 1 ba · Unit 07
Available Dec 3

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,355
Within 3 mi median$3,525

Source · 1,135 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonStrong

33% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 1,135 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessAverage

1.0 mi straight-line distance to Lawrence Caltrain Southbound

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1961

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 16, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 16, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Carport

What's Around

  • Transit
    Lawrence Caltrain Southbound · 1.0 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Foodmaxx · 0.3 mi
  • Dining
    143 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Carl Eklund Memorial Park · 0.2 mi
  • University
    Santa Clara University · 3.5 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

Elementary Schools (16)

A
Ponderosa Elementary School
Public·513 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A
Laurelwood Elementary School
Public·538 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A
Braly Elementary School
Public·362 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A
Sutter Elementary School
Public·293 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A
Millikin Elementary School
Public·507 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A
Westwood Elementary School
Public·384 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A
Washington Elementary School
Public·334 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A
George Mayne Elementary School
Public·286 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A-
Briarwood Elementary School
Public·267 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A-
Bowers Elementary School
Public·242 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A-
Bracher Elementary School
Public·263 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A-
C.W. Haman Elementary School
Public·325 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A-
Montague Elementary School
Public·288 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
A-
Kathryn Hughes Elementary School
Public·293 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
B+
Pomeroy Elementary School
Public·292 students·Santa Clara Unified School District
B-
Scott Lane Elementary School
Public·410 students·Santa Clara Unified School District

Questions renters ask about this building

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 16, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Lawrence Caltrain Southbound is 1.0 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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