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Willowbend Apartments

1035 Aster Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Property Summary

This community offers one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans in a three-story building constructed in 1985. Residents have access to shared amenities including a pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and playground. The property provides assigned covered parking and on-site maintenance. Select units feature practical additions such as dishwashers, refrigerators, and garbage disposals, with some layouts offering personal balconies, skylights, and hardwood laminate flooring. The community is a walk-up and maintains a smoke-free environment with night patrol services.

Renter brief

At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,450/mo.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 10, 2026

Available units

Checked 2 weeks ago

  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 547 ft² · Unit 11137
    Available Oct 15
    $2,450/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 717 ft² · Unit 12231
    Available Oct 14
    $2,510/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,450
Within 3 mi median$3,666

Source · 1,165 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 · 1,165 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessStrong

0.4 mi straight-line distance to Lawrence Caltrain Southbound

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1985

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026

ParkingStrong

On-site parking listed

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 8, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Playground
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Covered Parking

Reviews

Review Summary
  • While Willowbend Apartments offer some positives like ample parking and renovations, several residents report significant issues.
  • Complaints include outdated apartments, noise from unsupervised children, and security concerns, including car theft and unauthorized towing.
  • 2.2 stars across 118 reviews.
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Jordan Ybanez
3 weeks ago
Google
My wife & I lived here for almost 3 years. What you see is what you get. We moved in Christmas of 2022. We got an amazing deal through a staff member who is longer there. That's what really kept us he...
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JJ Jux
3 months ago
Google
The unsupervised screaming children who run rampant in the complex makes living here miserable. Don’t even think about opening the windows on a super hot day unless you are unphased by tons of screami...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Lawrence Caltrain Southbound · 0.4 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Bharat Bazar · 0.4 mi
  • Dining
    55 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Canyonsland National Park, Utah · 0.1 mi
  • University
    Santa Clara University · 3.8 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

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 · RentCafe · checked Sep 8, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Lawrence Caltrain Southbound is 0.4 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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