Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA from $1,400 (22 Rentals)

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155 Monroe St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

155 Monroe St

155 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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515 Saratoga Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

515 Saratoga Ave

515 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Royal Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Palms

2104 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Lilyanne Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lilyanne Apartment

1900 Scott BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

1457-1475 Santa Clara StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Mansard Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mansard Apartments

2770 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Jefferson Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Street

1211 Jefferson StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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2144 Royal Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2144 Royal Dr

2144 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1045-1055 Lewis St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1045-1055 Lewis St

1045-1055 Lewis StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Woodland apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland apartments

1646 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Town House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Town House

1220 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Downtown Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Clara Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Santa Clara area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Bascom Holiday Apartments priced from $1,960. 1678 Monroe St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Clara apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bascom Holiday Apartments850 Calderon, MVStudio,1BA$1,960
1678 Monroe St.1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Civic Plaza ApartmentsMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,285
Tamarack Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,350
Normandy Park1x11BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Clara, CA

As of March 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Clara area is the $2.85 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Lincoln Park Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Clara apartment is the Plan B1 Model at Solera Apartment Community starting at $3,395 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the Downtown Santa Clara neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Santa Clara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lincoln Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$2.85
Solera Apartment CommunityPlan B12BR,1BA$3.49
The Standard (CA)F22BR,2BA$3.53
Le ParcNice2BR,1BA$3.54
ElementsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.22
Mosaic ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.10
Normandy Park1x1rw1BR,1BA$3.29
Summerwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.39
The Court Apartments1br/1ba with Washer & Dryer; LVP floor1BR,1BA$3.71
Tamarack Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Santa Clara, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwest Central San Jose, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Santa Clara Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Santa Clara?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Santa Clara is at Bascom Holiday Apartments listed at $1,960.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Santa Clara Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Santa Clara Apartment is $2,090 at Bascom Holiday Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Santa Clara Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Clara is starting from $2,739 at Civic Plaza Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Santa Clara Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Santa Clara Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greenpointe and starts from $3,583.

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