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Santa Clara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Clara Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Clara, CA is a Studio unit found at Page Street Studios in the South San Jose neighborhood priced from $1,234. Parkside Studios in the North San Jose neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Clara apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Page Street StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,234
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,235
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,350
St. Anton ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,567
The Dudley Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,627

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara, CA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Clara area is the $2.63 price per square foot 5178 Westdale Dr Model at 5178 Westdale Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Saratoga Creek neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Santa Clara apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ranchero starting at $3,650 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Clara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5178 Westdale Dr, Unit 15178 Westdale Dr3BR,2BA$2.63
Ranchero2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.53
1430 Allegado Alley, Unit 1430 Allegado Alley San Jose CA 951281430 Allegado Alley3BR,2BA$2.69
3715 Terstena Place, Unit Apt 4083715 Terstena Place1BR,1BA$2.79
1845 Fruitdale Ave, Unit 21845 Fruitdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.66
891 Leigh Ave, Unit 4891 Leigh Ave2BR,1BA$2.66
Civic Plaza ApartmentsMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.66
Stonegate2x22BR,2BA$2.82
Ranchero PalmsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.80
The Dudley Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Clara

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Clara?

There are currently 3554 Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara, CA with pricing that ranges from $920 to $19,643. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Clara ranging from $150 to $11,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Clara?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Clara ranges from $150 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,119.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Clara?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Clara range from $2,521 to $10,948, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,860 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,864.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.