Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Clara, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Santa Clara rent stands today
Santa Clara, CA rent rose 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Renters today are paying $72 more per month on average than last year, with rent at the peak level of $3,750/month reached in July 2026.
Vs. national rents
Santa Clara runs roughly 1.8× the $1,940/month national median, placing it among the priciest metros for renters. The market offers 103 total rentals, showing a relatively limited inventory size.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Santa Clara rent for $2,058/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,990/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,658/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,948/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $6,268/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Clara
$3,500/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Clara is $3,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,560 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Clara
103
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $3,370, whereas a house costs $4,947. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara run $3,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,058 | 45% |  32% | |
1 bedroom | $2,990 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,658 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,947 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $6,267 | 4% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Rivermark Of Santa Clara | $4,273 | |
The Old Quad | $3,380 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,370 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,795 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,947 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,058
Last 30 days
45%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,990
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,658
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,947
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,267
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
Rivermark Of Santa Clara
Average rent
$4,273
The Old Quad
Average rent
$3,380
Apartments
Average rent
$3,370
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$4,947
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
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
80%higher than the national median
85%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Clara, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Campbell, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,590
3%$4,111
15%$3,100
12%$2,437
1%$3,492
$4,235
4%$4,300
12%$3,361
3%$6,260
$3,380
10%$3,797
12%$3,005
13%Discover rentals in Santa Clara, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Clara
4701 Patrick Henry DrBuilding 1, #114, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Studio
0 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clara
2114 Bailey Pl #0, Santa Clara, CA 95050
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
131 Warren Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
48 Washington St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clara
1088 Wood Duck Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
3 beds
2 baths
$11,300
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Santa Clara
300 Salsbury Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051
4 beds
2 baths
$11,375
$9,425
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$7,862
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1200 Rickabaugh Way, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,715–$9,935
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3131 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,652–$4,427
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,612–$5,041
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3480 Granada Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,067–$3,949
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3595 Granada Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
2 beds
2 baths
$4,509–$4,559
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3131 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,652–$4,427
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1000 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
2 beds
1 bath
$3,599–$3,727
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1512 Vista Club Cir #432, Santa Clara, CA 95054
2 beds
2 baths
$3,740
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
700 Agnew Rd #2018, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,970–$4,250
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3131 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
2 beds
2 baths
$4,308–$4,427
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,612–$5,041
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,247
House for rent
Available Aug 1
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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 $3,500 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Clara?
Average rent prices in Santa Clara have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Santa Clara rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Clara is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,560 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 $140,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara average around $3,040/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,700/month. Both bedroom types are running a little softer than last year, with one-bedrooms down 2.8% and two-bedrooms down 2.1% year over year.
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).