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Rental Market Trends in Santa Clara, CA

What is the average rent in Santa Clara, CA?

$3,292/month

Average Rent

742 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Santa Clara, CA is $3,292 per month. This is 101% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,849 per month for a studio, $3,292 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,026 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,695 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,849/month
514 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,292/month
742 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,026/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,695/month
1,211 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,050/month
367 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,789/month
1,296 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,634/month
615 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,082/month
914 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Santa Clara, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.5%, which averages out to $182 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Clara, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Santa Clara, CA
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

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clara?

Based on current rent prices, Briarwood, Fairway Glen and Bella Vista are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clara.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Briarwood
$2,900/month
730 Sq Ft
Fairway Glen
$3,337/month
740 Sq Ft
Bella Vista
$3,422/month
761 Sq Ft
The Old Quad
$3,567/month
790 Sq Ft
Pepper Tree Place
$3,640/month
714 Sq Ft
Lakepointe Condominiums
$3,686/month
717 Sq Ft
Rivermark of Santa Clara
$3,966/month
796 Sq Ft
Lawrence Glen
$4,286/month
793 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clara?

Based on current rent prices, Lawrence Glen, Rivermark of Santa Clara and Lakepointe Condominiums are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clara.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lawrence Glen
$4,286/month
793 Sq Ft
Rivermark of Santa Clara
$3,966/month
796 Sq Ft
Lakepointe Condominiums
$3,686/month
717 Sq Ft
Pepper Tree Place
$3,640/month
714 Sq Ft
The Old Quad
$3,567/month
790 Sq Ft
Bella Vista
$3,422/month
761 Sq Ft
Fairway Glen
$3,337/month
740 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$2,900/month
730 Sq Ft

Which Santa Clara neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Santa Clara with the most apartments available are Rivermark of Santa Clara, The Old Quad and Pepper Tree Place .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rivermark of Santa Clara
$3,966/month
796 Sq Ft
The Old Quad
$3,567/month
790 Sq Ft
Pepper Tree Place
$3,640/month
714 Sq Ft
Lakepointe Condominiums
$3,686/month
717 Sq Ft
Lawrence Glen
$4,286/month
793 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$2,900/month
730 Sq Ft
Fairway Glen
$3,337/month
740 Sq Ft
Bella Vista
$3,422/month
761 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Clara, CA?

Because the average rent in Santa Clara is $3,292, you’ll want to make about $10,973 per month or $131,676 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.

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How does Santa Clara, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment communities in Santa Clara we think you'll love

Passero

Passero

2230 Calle Del Mundo,
Santa Clara, CA 95054

$2,833 - $5,029 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

The Clara

The Clara

5150 Calle del Sol,
Santa Clara, CA 95054

$3,536 - $13,431 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Orlo and Alba

Orlo and Alba

1200 Rickabaugh Way,
Santa Clara, CA 95050

$3,510 - $7,843

Studio - 3 Beds

AVE Santa Clara

AVE Santa Clara

2240 Calle De Luna,
Santa Clara, CA 95054

$3,493 - $6,779

1-3 Beds

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  • 959,251

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Prometheus Real Estate Group, Inc.
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    Units

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8 Communities in Santa Clara
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Irvine Company
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  • 61,057

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7 Communities in Santa Clara
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De Anza Properties
  • 25

    Communities

  • 3,253

    Units

  • 10

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6 Communities in Santa Clara
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Spieker Companies, Inc.
  • 43

    Communities

  • 2,835

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

5 Communities in Santa Clara
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Equity Residential
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    Communities

  • 51,702

    Units

  • 72

    Cities

4 Communities in Santa Clara
AMC
AMC
  • 613

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  • 122,506

    Units

  • 243

    Cities

3 Communities in Santa Clara
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  • 112

    Communities

  • 38,650

    Units

  • 59

    Cities

3 Communities in Santa Clara

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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 February 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.

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