Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 22, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Clara, CA

Last updated on March 22, 2026

Last updated on March 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Clara, CA is $3,295. This is +73%, or $1,385, higher than the national average.

$3.77

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,295

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

125

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Clara, CA is $3,295. This is +73%, or $1,385, higher than the national average.

$3.77

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
32%
46%
12%
6%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Santa Clara, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Clara, CA have increased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Santa Clara, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Santa Clara, CA is $3,272. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Clara, CA costs about $3,057 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,674. Houses for rent in Santa Clara, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,009

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,669

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$4,800

6%

8%

4 bedroom

$5,500

4%

22%

Studio

$1,895

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,009

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,669

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

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.

Compare rent prices in Santa Clara, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Santa Clara, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Campbell, CA.

Santa Clara

Median rent price$3,295
increased by73%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santa Clara, CA is 16% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.

More data insights and reports

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7.8

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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7.1

Very good

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5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

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365 Saratoga Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

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