Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 4, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Clara, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 4, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Santa Clara rent stands today
Santa Clara, CA rent rose 13.6% year over year, with a current median of $3,560/month. Renters today are paying $427 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level from October 2026.
Vs. national rents
Santa Clara rents run roughly 1.9× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the priciest metro areas in the country. The market is small with 94 total rentals, reflecting a tight inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Santa Clara rent for $1,995/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,173/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,824/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $4,998/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,308/month, offering options for different household sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Clara
$3,560/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Clara is $3,560 per month as of October 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,660 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Clara
94
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $3,467, whereas a house costs $4,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara run $3,287 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,894.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,995 |  2% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $3,173 | No Change | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $3,824 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,997 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $6,308 | 8% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Rivermark Of Santa Clara | $4,115 | |
The Old Quad | $3,410 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,467 | 2% | 17% | |
Condos | $3,300 | 3% | 14% | |
Houses | $4,995 | 1% | 11% | |
Rooms | $1,235 | 29% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,173
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,824
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,997
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,308
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
21%
Rivermark Of Santa Clara
Average rent
$4,115
The Old Quad
Average rent
$3,410
Apartments
Average rent
$3,467
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,235
Last 30 days
29%
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
87%higher than the national median
84%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Clara, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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15%$4,497
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13%$2,599
13%$3,581
12%$4,100
10%$4,370
19%$3,762
11%$4,200
$3,350
11%$3,897
15%$2,965
7%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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Clara
1901 Halford Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clara
680 Clara Vista Ave #NA, Santa Clara, CA 95050
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jun 26
1h ago
131 Warren Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
1200 Rickabaugh Way, Santa Clara, CA 95050
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,937–$9,706
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3131 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,265–$7,235
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clara
1090 Wood Duck Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
2 beds
1 bath
$5,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 20
3h ago
Verified
2333 Calle Del Mundo #2135, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,510–$5,430
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3131 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,587–$4,577
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,451–$4,096
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
440 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,167–$3,549
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1000 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,989–$4,777
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3131 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,587–$4,577
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,451–$4,096
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
440 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,167–$3,549
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3480 Granada Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,029–$3,869
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3131 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1 bed
1 bath
$3,587–$3,692
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,451–$4,096
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2650 Keystone Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
4h ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,650
Price dropped $870Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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 $3,560 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Clara?
Average rent prices in Santa Clara have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Santa Clara rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Clara is 87% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,660 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 $142,000/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).