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Macara Gardens

955 Escalon Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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3.9 (5 reviews)

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  • Monthly Rent

    $2,550 - $3,300

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    658 - 903 sq ft

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First month free with 12 month lease/First month half off with 6 month lease!

First month free with 12 month lease/First month half off with 6 month lease!

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Pool
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Spa
  • Controlled Access
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Views

Pricing & Floor Plans

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1x1 658 $2,550 – $2,650 Available Now
1 Bed 1 Bath 658 Sq Ft $1,000 Deposit
2x2 903 $3,200 – $3,300 Available Soon
2 Beds 2 Baths 903 Sq Ft $1,000 Deposit
1x1 658 $2,550 – $2,650 Available Now
1 Bed 1 Bath 658 Sq Ft $1,000 Deposit
2x2 903 $3,200 – $3,300 Available Soon
2 Beds 2 Baths 903 Sq Ft $1,000 Deposit
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $25
  • Cats
    • One-Time Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $0
    • Pet Deposit
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $500
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $0 / mo
    0 lbs. Weight Limit, Spayed/Neutered
    Restrictions:
    Only indoor cats allowed with an additional deposit. No monthly pet rent.
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  • Covered
    • Parking Fee
      Max of 1. Charged per vehicle.
      $0 / mo
    Comments
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  • Surface Lot
    • Parking Fee
      Charged per vehicle.
      $0 / mo
    Comments
    FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Cable

Lease Options

  • 6 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1985
  • 234 units/2 stories

Matterport 3D Tours

1BR, 1BA
1/2

About Macara Gardens

Welcome to Macara Gardens Apartments. The amenities we offer include two swimming pools, one sauna, two hot tubs, two on-site community bicycle stations, a patio/balcony with storage room for every unit, satellite TV and fiberoptic broadband Internet included in rent, organizer closets, frost-free refrigerators and air conditioning. All second floor units include vaulted ceilings, and wood burning fireplaces(two-bedroom units only). Please call us directly to hear about available units in our community! Please note: We do not advertise specific unit availability online. Please call or email us to inquire about availability for one and two bedrooms.

Macara Gardens is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 94086 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Sunnyvale attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • *New* Air Conditioning in Upstairs Units
  • *New* Ceiling Fans in Downstairs Units
  • *New* bike stations
  • *New* High speed internet and satellite tv included

Contact

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Open 9am - 4:30pm Today
  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 4:30pm
  • Saturday, 10am - 4:30pm
  • Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Pool

Laundry Facilities

Playground

Controlled Access

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Playground

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Walk-In Closets

Microwave

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Disposal

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Satellite TV
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Instant Hot Water

Model Details

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • *New* Air Conditioning in Upstairs Units
  • *New* Ceiling Fans in Downstairs Units
  • *New* bike stations
  • *New* High speed internet and satellite tv included
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Satellite TV
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Expenses
One-Time
Cat Fee $0
Cat Deposit $500
Utilities Included
Cable Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday Closed
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Neighborhood

Sunnyvale West is a sprawling community that makes up a large portion of the city. Surrounded by big businesses and job opportunities in Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale West is a residential haven. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and walkable, bike-friendly streets, Sunnyvale West is a highly sought-after place to call home. Neighborhood parks are commonplace in this district, including Serra Park, Mango Park, Las Palmas Park, and Washington Park. Residents enjoy living near the heart of the city along El Camino Real, where you’ll find a variety of restaurants, grocers, car dealerships, department stores, service-based shops, and more. For more big-city amenities, locals travel roughly 40 miles north into San Francisco or 15 miles east into San Jose. There are abundant apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes available for rent in Sunnyvale West that range from mid-range to upscale.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Sunnyvale West Sunnyvale, CA
Studio $2,424 $2,480
1 Bedroom $2,862 $2,912
2 Bedrooms $3,512 $3,700
3 Bedrooms $4,465 $4,617
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Foothill College, Middlefield
Drive: 10 min 5.1 mi
Foothill Coll., Los Altos
Drive: 15 min 6.2 mi
De Anza College
Drive: 12 min 7.3 mi
Palmer College of Chiropractic West Campus
Drive: 11 min 7.5 mi
Macara Gardens is within 10 minutes or 5.1 miles from Foothill College, Middlefield. It is also near De Anza College and Foothill Coll., Los Altos.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Vargas Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
411 Students
Attendance Zone
Kathryn Hughes Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
270 Students
Nearby
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
367 Students
Nearby
Sunnyvale Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
962 Students
Attendance Zone
Homestead High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,311 Students
Attendance Zone
German International School of Silicon Valley
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
597 Students
Nearby
Catholic Academy of Sunnyvale
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Sunnyvale include Middlefield Station, located 0.8 mile from Macara Gardens. Macara Gardens is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 7.2 miles or 12 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 27.0 miles or 35 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Middlefield Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Whisman Station
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Bayshore Nasa Station
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Bayshore/Nasa Station
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Moffett Park Station
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Sunnyvale
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Mountain View
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Mountain View Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Lawrence
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
San Antonio
Drive: 9 min 4.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Drive: 12 min 7.2 mi
San Francisco International
Drive: 35 min 27.0 mi
Car-Dependent
48
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
39
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
88
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Macara Gardens.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Mary Plaza
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Mary Manor Shopping Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Sunnyvale Square Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Macara Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Sunnyvale Baylands Park
Drive: 10 min 4.6 mi
Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area
Drive: 11 min 4.9 mi
Redwood Grove
Drive: 14 min 5.6 mi
J. Pearce Mitchell Park
Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
Deer Hollow Farm
Drive: 15 min 7.9 mi
Macara Gardens has 5 parks within 7.9 miles, including Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area, Sunnyvale Baylands Park, and J. Pearce Mitchell Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
El Camino Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara
Drive: 9 min 5.8 mi
Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility - Santa Clara
Drive: 10 min 6.0 mi
Macara Gardens has 3 hospitals within 6.0 miles, the nearest is El Camino Hospital which is 3.2 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ames Research Center
Drive: 10 min 3.7 mi
Macara Gardens is 3.7 miles and a 10 minute drive from Ames Research Center.
 
 

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  • 1BR, 1BA

  • Living Room

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  • Kitchen

  • Kitchen and Dining

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  • 1BR/1BA

  • 2BR/2BA

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Macara Gardens have in-unit laundry?

While Macara Gardens does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at Macara Gardens?

Macara Gardens includes cable in rent. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at Macara Gardens?

Parking is available at Macara Gardens. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

Macara Gardens has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,550/mo. to $3,300/mo.

Is Macara Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, Macara Gardens welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at Macara Gardens?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $2,550 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $92,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.

Does Macara Gardens have move-in specials?

Macara Gardens is offering 1 Month Free for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $2,550.

Does Macara Gardens offer Matterport 3D tours?

Yes! Macara Gardens offers 2 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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