Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Clara, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Santa Clara rent stands today
Santa Clara, CA rent rose 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,490/month. Renters today are paying $36 more per month on average than last year, and the market remains below the peak rent of $3,710/month recorded this June.
Vs. national rents
Santa Clara rent is 79.0% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Santa Clara among pricier coastal metros for renters seeking housing in a competitive market.
Price ranges
Studios in Santa Clara rent for $1,735/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,003/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,719/month, 3-bedrooms for $5,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $6,000/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Clara
$3,490/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Clara is $3,490 per month as of June 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,540 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Clara
109
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 6% 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 $3,267, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara run $3,217 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,737.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,735 | 6% |  49% | |
1 bedroom | $3,003 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,719 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $5,200 | 2% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | No Change | 66% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Rivermark Of Santa Clara | $4,124 | |
The Old Quad | $3,070 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,267 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,506 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,735
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
49%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,003
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,719
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
66%
Rivermark Of Santa Clara
Average rent
$4,124
The Old Quad
Average rent
$3,070
Apartments
Average rent
$3,267
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,506
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
No Change
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
79%higher than the national median
69%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Clara, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,295
21%$4,363
16%$2,995
7%$2,475
11%$3,820
6%$4,095
4%$4,490
3%$3,362
18%$4,850
$3,291
9%$3,743
9%$3,107
3%Discover rentals in Santa Clara, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Clara
1901 Halford Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 25
2d ago
131 Warren Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,500
Apartment for rent
4h ago
House for rent in Santa Clara
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Jun 20
2d ago
365 Saratoga Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clara
300 Salsbury Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051
4 beds
2 baths
$14,400
House for rent
Available Jan 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clara
1088 Wood Duck Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
3 beds
2 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available May 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clara
1090 Wood Duck Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
2 beds
1 bath
$8,800
House for rent
Available Feb 5
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$8,270
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3131 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1 bed
1 bath
$3,707–$3,831
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,304–$4,690
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3710 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,547–$4,669
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3595 Granada Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,277–$4,537
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3131 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1 bed
1 bath
$3,707–$3,831
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,304–$4,690
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,355
$5,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$7,500
$7,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 7
2d ago
Verified
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,304–$4,690
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2650 Keystone Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,355
$5,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 17
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,568
$4,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 7
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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 $3,490 per month as of June 20, 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 6% since last year.
How does Santa Clara rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Clara is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,540 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?
Santa Clara's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,000 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $3,600 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced declines from the previous year, with 1-bedrooms down 7.0% and 2-bedrooms falling 7.3%.
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).