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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Clara?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Santa Clara Studio Apartments | $2,808 | $1,420 | $4,414 |
Downtown Santa Clara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,397 | $1,888 | $6,392 |
Downtown Santa Clara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,353 | $2,275 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Santa Clara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,880 | $3,583 | $7,863 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bascom Holiday Apartments | 850 Calderon, MV | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
1678 Monroe St. | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Civic Plaza Apartments | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
Tamarack Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Normandy Park | 1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lincoln Park Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
Solera Apartment Community | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.49 |
The Standard (CA) | F2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.53 |
Le Parc | Nice | 2BR,1BA | $3.54 |
Elements | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Mosaic Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Normandy Park | 1x1rw | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
Summerwood Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
The Court Apartments | 1br/1ba with Washer & Dryer; LVP floor | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
Tamarack Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
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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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