What It Costs, Unit by Unit
The rent variation across Markham’s floor plans is larger than the marketing copy suggests: going from the smallest one-bedroom to the largest two-bedroom adds roughly $1,570 a month. The table below reflects listed units as of late June 2026, sourced from ApartmentHomeLiving.com’s per-unit listings.
| Plan | Beds / Baths | Size | Listed rent | Move-in date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AR | 1 / 1 | 660 sq ft | $3,285 | June 22, 2026 |
| 1BR | 1 / 1 | 750 sq ft | $3,397 to $3,472 | June 2 to June 29, 2026 |
| 2AR | 2 / 1 | 920 sq ft | $4,149 | May 27, 2026 |
| 2DR | 2 / 2 | 930 sq ft | $4,204 to $4,304 | May 30 to July 10, 2026 |
| 2ER | 2 / 2 | 981 sq ft | $4,380 | Now to June 15, 2026 |
| 2FR | 2 / 2 | 1,025 sq ft | $4,424 | June 12, 2026 |
| 2H | 2 / 2 | 1,092 sq ft | $4,782 to $4,857 | May 30 to August 10, 2026 |
The jump from 1AR to 1BR costs about $150 a month for an extra 90 sq ft, a reasonable per-square-foot rate; the jump from 2AR to 2H costs over $600 more for roughly the same 170 sq ft gain, so the largest two-bedroom is the weakest value per square foot on the property. Apartments.com puts the qualifying income for the lowest-priced unit at about $122,200/year, based on the standard 30%-of-gross-income guideline applied to a $3,055 rent floor.
How much income do I need to qualify for a one-bedroom here?Using the 30%-of-income guideline against the current $3,285 listed floor for Plan 1AR, that works out to roughly $131,400 in gross annual income, close to Apartments.com’s published estimate based on an earlier $3,055 listing.
How The Markham Compares to Nearby Cupertino Communities
Cupertino’s rental stock skews toward small, older garden complexes: citywide, buildings average about 43 years old and 93% are low-rise garden-style, per RentCafe’s market data. The Markham fits that profile exactly, which explains its price position relative to newer or smaller nearby properties.
| Community | Built | Units | 1BR starting | Notable term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Markham | 1969 | 504 | $3,285 | Garden-style, 2 stories |
| City Gate at Cupertino | 1998 | 311 | $3,270 | Gas included in rent |
| Sage at Cupertino | Unpublished | Unpublished | $2,891 | Studio and 1BR only |
| Aviare | Unpublished | Unpublished | $2,654 | Lowest 1BR floor in the group |
City Gate is the closer competitor on price, and it includes gas in the base rent, a term worth asking about directly since The Markham does not, as the utility section below explains.
Amenities Included in the Rent
Every unit includes a private balcony, and the community amenities center on a single oversized saltwater pool rather than multiple smaller ones, plus a fitness center, a poolside kitchen cabana, an HD private theater room, and a shared neighbor lounge, per the property’s own listing pages. None of these are metered extras; they’re part of the base community fee structure common to Prometheus-managed properties.
The property sits within a 5-minute walk of Homestead Square Shopping Center, 0.1 miles away, and is 2.2 miles (about 6 minutes by car) from De Anza College. Transit access is thin: Apartments.com and CorporateHousing both list a TransitScore of 30, with 10 stops within 7.3 miles.
Pet Policy and a Reported Accommodation Dispute
Rent.com’s listing states pets are welcome up to three per home, subject to breed and weight restrictions, with a separate deposit and monthly charge per pet, all pending management approval before move-in.
How many pets are allowed per apartment at The Markham?Up to three pets per home, with breed and weight restrictions possible and a separate deposit plus monthly fee for each pet, per Rent.com’s published pet policy for the property.
Utility Setup: the PG&E Arrangement
One CorporateHousing reviewer states The Markham has a standing agreement with PG&E that routes water heating through gas, adding about $75 a month, and claims switching to electric water heaters could save residents roughly $70 a month, an option the reviewer says isn’t offered under the current contract. This is a single account rather than a published utility schedule, so treat the specific dollar figures as one tenant’s estimate and confirm current utility responsibility directly with the leasing office before signing.
Does The Markham include gas or water in the rent?Unlike City Gate at Cupertino, which includes gas in base rent, The Markham’s listings don’t advertise gas as included; budget for it separately and confirm the exact structure with the leasing office.
Schools and Transit
The property falls within the Cupertino Union School District, with Chester W. Nimitz Elementary and D. J. Sedgwick Elementary listed as nearby options on Apartments.com and Redfin. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 6.8 miles away, about a 15-minute drive.
Is The Markham within walking distance of shopping?Yes: Homestead Square Shopping Center sits roughly 0.1 miles away, about a 5-minute walk, per Apartments.com and CorporateHousing.
One unit worth naming directly
Plan 2H, the property’s largest floor plan at 1,092 sq ft, was listed at $4,782 for a June 15, 2026 move-in and $4,857 for an August 10, 2026 move-in on the same floor plan, an unusually direct look at how much later availability costs on this property.
Who This Property Suits
- Good fit: renters prioritizing space and pool amenities over walkable transit, who don’t need gas included and can budget an extra utility line.
- Worth comparing first: anyone whose top priority is the lowest possible 1BR rent in the zip code, since Sage and Aviare both list well below The Markham’s floor.
- Ask before signing: anyone planning to bring an assistance animal, given the accommodation dispute described above, and anyone budgeting tightly on utilities, given the gas water-heater cost claim.
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