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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • New appliances
  • Spacious apartment
  • Granite countertop
  • Large walk in closet
  • Gas cooking range

Location

2144 Royal Drive #6, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA
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Leasing office

(844) 325-1106 ext. 8555

Property Overview

Royal Drive stands out with a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3, reflecting its overall appeal as a rental option. It is competitively priced and features a strong balance between costs and its impressive amenities, including new appliances and a spacious layout. The property is also strategically located near top-rated schools and offers pet-friendly features, enhancing its attractiveness for a wide range of residents.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Royal Drive is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Royal Drive has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Images Available
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

unit1 bed1 bath600 sqft$2,595 /mo

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Amenities for Royal Drive

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Heat
Hardwood FloorWalk-in Closet

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Assigned ParkingOutdoor Space
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 

Cat policy

Allowed 

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Parking

Assigned ParkingContact for Price
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About Royal Drive

HomeApartments in Santa Clara Royal Drive

Move in early bonus. Experience the pinnacle of comfort at incomparably affordable prices. Royal Drive residents may not only enjoy premium-tier living within their spacious apartment; with only a few minutes' walk to Santa Clara Town Center, the location grants unmatched accessibility to shopping and dining on El Camino Real. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind living experience at Royal: a home that truly lives up to its name. Minutes' drive to Nvidia, Apple, Intel and many other top Silicon Valley employers! Easy access to San Tomas Expy, 101, 280, 880. Close to Santana Row, Santa Clara University and downtown San Jose. - Plenty of NATURAL LIGHT - CLEAN, BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS - REMODELED kitchen, granite countertop - New appliances, dishwasher - Gas cooking range available - REMODELED bathroom - Washer dryer combo unit - Whole house AC and heat - Large walk in closet - walk to park - PETS FRIENDLY, breed and size restrictions apply, no pet rent - $70 water and garbage fees Walk to Warburton Park and Pool Short drive to many entertainment in Santa Clara area


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Royal Drive is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Royal Drive has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Royal Drive
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Royal Drive stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Royal Drive goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Royal Drive receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Royal Drive is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Royal Drive does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Royal Drive is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Royal Drive compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

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Rent trends in Santa Clara

1-bedroom apartments at Royal Drive cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara.

Median rents as of Sep 20 2025.
Santa Clara
A table of studio rental data trends in Santa Clara
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,742
November 2023$1,807
December 2023$2,076
January 2024$2,575
February 2024$1,995
March 2024$2,583
April 2024$1,957
May 2024$1,861
June 2024$2,279
July 2024$2,737
August 2024$2,995
September 2024$2,856
October 2024$2,780
November 2024$3,100
December 2024$3,092
January 2025$2,070
February 2025$2,117
March 2025$2,887
April 2025$3,135
May 2025$3,127
June 2025$3,152
July 2025$3,155
August 2025$2,632
September 2025$2,734

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 2144 Royal Drive #6?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$103,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $103,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,595.
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Schools near Royal Drive

Scott Lane Elementary School

1925 scott blvd

santa clara, CA, 95050

K-5Public
B-

Bowers Elementary School

2755 barkley ave

santa clara, CA, 95051

K-5Public
A-

Wilson Alternative School

1840 benton st

santa clara, CA, 95050

K-12Public
B+

C.W. Haman Elementary School

865 los padres blvd

santa clara, CA, 95050

K-5Public
A-

Bracher Elementary School

2700 chromite dr

santa clara, CA, 95051

K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Santa Clara near 2144 Royal Drive #6

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2144 Royal Drive #6, Santa Clara

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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