Macara Gardens
955 Escalon Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Property Summary
Located in Sunnyvale, this apartment community offers a quiet living environment with convenient access to local shopping and major freeways. The property features two swimming pools, a sauna, hot tubs, and a playground. Each unit includes a private patio or balcony with additional storage space, and select homes feature vaulted ceilings or wood-burning fireplaces. Residents benefit from included satellite TV and fiberoptic high-speed internet. The community is cat-friendly and provides on-site maintenance and management services.
Renter brief
At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,850/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Three things to know
23% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$2,850 to start, vs a median of $3,699 (within 3 mi).
Source · 947 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
cats allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Middlefield Station is 0.7 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 2 days ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 658 ft²Available Now$2,850/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 903 ft²Available Now$3,500/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 947 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.
23% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 947 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.7 mi straight-line distance to Middlefield Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1985
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
On-site parking listed
Source · Apartment List · checked Aug 7, 2026
Amenities
- Playground
- Laundry Facilities
- Pet Friendly
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Spa
- Sauna
- Pool
- Gym
- Parking
- Tennis Court
- Patio
- Air Conditioning
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents love the responsive maintenance, included internet, and quiet neighborhood.
- The staff, including Ray and AJ, are frequently praised.
- The lack of in-unit laundry is the only negative mentioned.
- 5.0 stars across 5 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitMiddlefield Station · 0.7 mi straight-line
- GroceriesLucky Supermarkets · 0.8 mi
- Dining38 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksEncinal Park · 0.2 mi
- UniversitySanta Clara University · 6.4 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
Is parking included in the rent?
On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.
Source · Apartment List · checked Aug 7, 2026
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are not allowed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 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 21, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Middlefield 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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