Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Clara, CA

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

increased by6%

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.

$3.99

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

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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%

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%

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

Median rent price$3,490
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,295
increased by69%

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.

Discover rentals in Santa Clara, CA

1901 Halford Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Clara

1 BD 1 BA

1901 Halford Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 25

2d ago

7.9

Very good

131 WARREN DR.

131 Warren Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,950–$2,500

Apartment for rent

3380 Granada Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

House for rent in Santa Clara

House for rent

Available Jun 20

Saratoga Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Saratoga Ave

365 Saratoga Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

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 $3,490 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).

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