1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara, CA (1,128 Rentals)

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Largest Available Santa Clara 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Clara, CA is found at Crescent Village Apartment Homes in the North San Jose neighborhood and is 1,460 square feet priced from $4,270. The Martin has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,113 square feet and currently listed start at $8,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa Clara:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Crescent Village Apartment HomesMirada - One Bedrooms1,460 Sq Ft$4,270
The MartinPenthouse 1P1,113 Sq Ft$8,000
550 MorelandPlan 1D1,101 Sq Ft$3,989
North Park Apartment HomesThe Sycamores- One Bedrooms1,100 Sq Ft$2,810
Willow Creekwc_B1DR1,090 Sq Ft$3,143
EpicMajestic 11,044 Sq Ft$3,281
Patina at MidtownOnyx1,031 Sq Ft$3,042
Domain Apartments1x1 Townhome Large1,001 Sq Ft$3,207
Hartwood1 Bed/1 Bath-A11995 Sq Ft$4,900
Maxwell at BascomJourney 3566 Sq Ft$3,495

Cheapest Available Santa Clara 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 22, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Clara, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,980 at Colonial House Apartments in the South San Jose neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Clara 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom without Patio Model at The Bungalows at Ahwanee starting at $1,988 in the North San Jose neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa Clara is currently $3,555. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa Clara:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Colonial House Apartments1 Bedroom$1,980
The Bungalows at Ahwanee1 Bedroom without Patio$1,988
Tamarack Gardens1B/ 1B$1,995
Belaire Apts, Santa Clara1 Bed 1 Bath$2,050
Britton Park Apartments12$2,075
Bascom Holiday Apartments744 San Jule, Sunnyvale$2,090
San Jule Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$2,090
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom$2,100
Coffeetree ApartmentsRemodeled Junior One Bedroom$2,100

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Santa Clara Overview

Santa Clara is a full-fledged city with abundant recreational and vacation facilities, a world-class stadium, shopping centers, media outlets, annual festivals, and living apartments scattered throughout its neighborhoods. Most apartments in Santa Clara are designed to facilitate socializing and cultural diversity among the residents, making the city conducive for almost everyone.

Why live in Santa Clara, CA?

Santa Clara is one of the best cities to live in because it has an unemployment rate standing at approximately 5.0 percent, which correlates with low crime rates and improved living standards among the inhabitants. There are plenty of top-notch schools, recreational activities, and cultural museums that make it a popular tourist destination to be proud of. The U.S. 101 highway traverses the city, connecting the residents with their relatives living in other cities throughout the country.

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Santa Clara, CA

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Santa Clara, CA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santa Clara Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Clara with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santa Clara is at Colonial House Apartments listed at $1,980.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Clara Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Clara is $3,555.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santa Clara Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Clara is a 1,460 square feet unit starting from $4,270 at Crescent Village Apartment Homes.

What is the average size for Santa Clara 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa Clara is currently 500 sq ft.

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