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Last updated on September 19, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Clara, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Santa Clara rent stands today
Santa Clara, CA rent rose 16.4% year over year, with a current median of $3,718/month. Renters today are paying $245 more per month on average than last year, with rents at the peak level of $3,800/month in September 2026.
Vs. national rents
Santa Clara runs roughly 2× the national median rent of $1,900/month, placing it among the priciest metros nationally. The market offers 105 total rentals, providing a limited inventory for renters to choose from.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Santa Clara rent for $1,947/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,190/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,749/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,775/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $5,412/month. The largest share of rentals is 2-bedrooms, making up 42.0% of total inventory.
What you'll pay
Houses in Santa Clara carry a median rent of $4,998/month while apartments sit at $3,500/month. Apartments make up 59.2% of total rentals, reflecting the most common property type available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Clara
$3,717/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Clara is $3,717 per month as of September 2026. This is 96% above the national average rent, or $1,817 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Clara
105
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Clara rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Santa Clara, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Clara have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Santa Clara, CA
Rent prices in Santa Clara vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Clara is $3,500, whereas a house costs $4,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara run $3,287 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,817.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,947 | 26% |  31% | |
1 bedroom | $3,190 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,749 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,775 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,412 | 8% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Rivermark Of Santa Clara | $4,020 | |
The Old Quad | $2,985 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,997 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,695 | 16% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,947
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,190
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,749
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,775
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,412
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
Rivermark Of Santa Clara
Average rent
$4,020
The Old Quad
Average rent
$2,985
Apartments
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,997
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
16%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Santa Clara, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Santa Clara, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Santa Clara and Campbell by all bedroom counts and property types.
Santa Clara
96%higher than the national median
78%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Clara, CA is 10% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.
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11%$3,759
4%$2,972
9%Discover rentals in Santa Clara, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Clara
3133 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clara
680 Clara Vista Ave #NA, Santa Clara, CA 95050
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
131 Warren Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1952 Bellomy St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$7,609
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1200 Rickabaugh Way, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,780–$9,975
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3710 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,419–$5,367
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,205–$4,166
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3131 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,450–$4,563
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3710 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,419–$5,367
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3480 Granada Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,097–$4,047
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,205–$4,166
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3480 Granada Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,097–$4,047
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3901 Lick Mill Blvd #1563, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,160–$3,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,205–$4,166
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3710 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,629–$4,727
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3480 Granada Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,709–$4,047
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3595 Granada Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
2 beds
2 baths
$4,527–$4,937
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Santa Clara, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Santa Clara rental market.
How much is rent in Santa Clara?
The average rent in Santa Clara is $3,717 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Clara?
Average rent prices in Santa Clara have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Santa Clara rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Clara is 96% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,817 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Clara?
To comfortably afford rent in Santa Clara, you'd need to earn approximately $149,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Santa Clara?
December offers the best rental deals in Santa Clara, with rents running approximately 7% lower than peak summer months. November also provides less competition with reduced demand, while May and April tend to be the most competitive months for apartment hunting.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).