Hartwood
401 Willow Ave,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
$3,490 - $7,749
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Santa Clara, CA
What is the average rent in Santa Clara, CA?
$3,243/month
Average Rent
740 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Santa Clara, CA is $3,243 per month. This is 98% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/month, making Santa Clara one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Santa Clara, you can expect to pay about $2,918 per month for a studio, $3,243 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,974 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,646 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Santa Clara, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.1%, which averages out to $133 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clara?
Based on current rent prices, Scott Lane Gardens, Briarwood and El Camino Homes are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clara.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clara?
Based on current rent prices, Lawrence Glen, Killarney Farms and Pepper Tree Place are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clara.
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Which Santa Clara neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Santa Clara with the most apartments available are Rivermark of Santa Clara, Lawrence Glen and Pepper Tree Place .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Clara, CA?
Because the average rent in Santa Clara is $3,243, you’ll want to make about $10,810 per month or $129,720 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Santa Clara, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Santa Clara, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.