The Clara
5150 Calle del Sol,
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Studio - 3 Beds | $3,521 - $13,431
Rental Market Trends in Santa Clara, CA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Santa Clara, CA is $3,452/month.
Rent in Santa Clara is 108% higher than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$3,452/month
Average Rent
741 Sq Ft
Average Size
+7.2%
Change / Year
2,464
Available Apartments
Santa Clara rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Santa Clara average $2,965 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara average $3,452 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara average $4,263 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara average $4,732 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Santa Clara, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 7.2%, which averages out to $249 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Santa Clara, CA
July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
1%
$700 - $1,000/month
13%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
77%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Clara, CA?
Because the average rent in Santa Clara is $3,452, you’ll want to make about $11,506 per month or $138,072 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Santa Clara?
The average rent in Santa Clara is $3,452 per month, which is 107.6% higher than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Santa Clara?
The average rent for a house in Santa Clara, CA is $5,158 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Santa Clara?
The average rent for a townhome in Santa Clara, CA is $3,529 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Santa Clara?
Rents in Santa Clara, CA are increasing, with prices up 7.2% year-over-year and $249 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Santa Clara?
In Santa Clara, CA, 77% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.