Hartwood
401 Willow Ave,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
$3,490 - $7,699
Studio - 2 Beds
Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
Area Guide
The football capital of the Bay Area puts all of Silicon Valley at your doorstep
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Santa Clara combines technological innovation with historical charm. Located in Silicon Valley, the city hosts major employers like Intel, Nvidia, and Applied Materials, while offering diverse housing options throughout its neighborhoods. The rental market reflects strong demand, with average rents ranging from $2,780 for studios to $3,851 for two-bedroom units. The area around Santa Clara University adds educational energy to the community, while the district near Levi's Stadium offers convenient access to NFL games and events.
Santa Clara residents enjoy California's Great America theme park and the Mission Santa Clara de Asís, which dates to 1777 and inspired the city's "Mission City" nickname. The Mediterranean climate features summer temperatures around 82°F with mild winters, perfect for exploring local parks and trails. The city operates its own electric utility, Silicon Valley Power, providing residents with lower electricity rates compared to neighboring communities. The Santa Clara Unified School District serves local students, while the city's central location puts employment centers within easy reach.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Santa Clara, CA is $2,771 for a studio, $3,189 for one bedroom, $3,874 for two bedrooms, and $4,586 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Clara has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,189/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$4,764/month
1,168 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,095/month
922 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,802/month
1,666 Sq Ft
Transportation
60
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
40
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
69
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
521 Students
Public
Grades K-5
518 Students
Public
Grades K-5
309 Students
Public
Grades K-5
232 Students
Public
Grades K-8
581 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
817 Students
Public
Grades K-8
581 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
715 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
159 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,859 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,849 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Live Oak Park - Santa Clara
- Ulistac Natural Area
- Sunnyvale Baylands Park
- Alviso Marina County Park
- McEnery Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- Metro Oakland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.