Olive West Apartments
1229 Vicente Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Property Summary
Located in Sunnyvale, this apartment community offers a variety of amenities across its two-story grounds. Residents have access to two heated swimming pools, regulation tennis courts, a fitness center, and a clubhouse with a billiard room. The property features gated, controlled access and includes EV charging stations and a car wash area. Select units are equipped with private balconies or patios, walk-in closets, and full kitchen appliances including dishwashers and microwaves. The community is situated in a waterfront setting 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 homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,590/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 5, 2026
Available units
Checked 2 weeks ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 558 ft²Available Now$2,590/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 725 ft²Available Now$2,870/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 748 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.
29% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 748 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
1.1 mi straight-line distance to Whisman Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1973
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Tennis Court
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- EV Charging
- Sauna
- Car Wash Area
- Pool
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the quick maintenance response and peaceful atmosphere.
- However, several residents report issues with the office staff's inconsistency and unresponsiveness.
- Additionally, the appliances and amenities are old and unreliable, and move-out charges are excessive.
- 3.6 stars across 40 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitWhisman Station · 1.1 mi straight-line
- GroceriesApna Bazar Sunnyvale · 0.2 mi
- Dining90 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksSylvan Park · 0.6 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
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 24, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Whisman Station is 1.1 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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