Rancho Rinconada Apartments for Rent

The Rancho Rinconada neighborhood was originally a subdivision of about 1,000 modular homes. Begun on unincorporated land in the 1950s, the houses were each put up in a single day, using modules fastened together on concrete slabs.

As time passed, though, homeowners found that modular construction was hard to upgrade or even to repair. In addition, this once-inexpensive rural enclave became part of Cupertino, headquarters of Apple Computer and other high-tech companies. Modular houses began to be replaced by large multi-story homes in Mediterranean style.

Now, some streets in Rancho Rinconada display the quirky contrast of executive homes set beside modular houses. Rancho Rinconada is still mostly single-family homes, however, with some condominiums and apartment complexes too, particularly on Miller Avenue.

The boundaries of Rancho Rinconada are Saratoga Creek and Lawrence Expressway on the east, Bollinger Road on the south, Miller Avenue on the west, and Stevens Creek Boulevard to the north. Freeway 280 forms the northeastern border of the neighborhood, offering simple connections to all parts of the valley.

Shoppers enjoy Vallco Mall, located less than a half-mile from Rancho Rinconada. Two miles east are Westfield Valley Fair and Santana Row, both acclaimed for shopping and entertainment. Local services are also handy on Stevens Creek and Miller Avenue.

The area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation close to Rancho Rinconada. Golfers enjoy creek-side Deep Cliff and Blackberry Farm courses, both public. Hikers and bicycle riders find trails in the open spaces of contiguous Stevens Creek, Fremont Older, and Picchetti Ranch parks, as well as at Rancho San Antonio, which also offers a children’s farm.

Rancho Rinconada is a convenient, well-located neighborhood. Its quirky past is still visible in the charming variety of homes on its well-kept streets.