Balboa Apartments
151 South Bernardo Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Property Summary
Located on the border of Sunnyvale and Mountain View, this community offers one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans. The apartments feature renovated interiors with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and updated flooring. Select units include the convenience of in-unit laundry and private outdoor space like a balcony or patio. Residents enjoy access to community amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center, BBQ pavilion, and a clubhouse. The property is pet-friendly and provides on-site management and maintenance services.
Renter brief
At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,195/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 17, 2026
Three things to know
14% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$3,195 to start, vs a median of $3,711 (within 3 mi).
Source · 733 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Whisman Station is 0.7 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 1 week ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 800 ft²Available Now$3,195/mo
- 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 ft²Available Now$4,595/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 733 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.
14% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 733 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.7 mi straight-line distance to Whisman Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1967
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance On Site
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Picnic Area
- Business Center
- Pool
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the helpfulness of the leasing team, particularly Abriana, and the responsiveness of maintenance, especially Todd.
- However, several residents have had negative experiences with the property manager, Medina, citing unresponsiveness and rudeness.
- There are also complaints about difficulty contacting the parent company.
- 2.3 stars across 27 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitWhisman Station · 0.7 mi straight-line
- GroceriesApna Bazar Farmer’s Market · 0.7 mi
- Dining80 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksSylvan Park · 0.5 mi
- UniversitySanta Clara University · 6.7 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (1)
Middle Schools (1)
Questions renters ask about this building
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
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 23, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Whisman Station is 0.7 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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