Average Rent in Santa Clara, CA

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Current Versus Historical Santa Clara, CA Rents

Santa Clara rentals average $3,580 for a studio rental to $5,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,015, or roughly $46 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $745 (26.28%) year-over-year from $2,835 to $3,580. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $41 (-1.16%) year-over-year from $3,535 to $3,494. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $664 (20.80%) year-over-year from $3,191 to $3,855. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $97 (2.05%) year-over-year from $4,724 to $4,821. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $783 (15.16%) year-over-year from $5,167 to $5,950. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.19% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.29% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.09% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$77.69	$3,580	$2,835 (26.28%)	$1,623 (120.53%)
1 BR	$54.66	$3,494	$3,535 (-1.16%)	$2,373 (47.24%)
2 BR	$46.83	$3,855	$3,191 (20.80%)	$3,013 (27.93%)
3 BR	$35.87	$4,821	$4,724 (2.05%)	$4,217 (14.33%)
4+ BR	$35.80	$5,950	$5,167 (15.16%)	$5,063 (17.51%)

Historical Rents in Santa Clara, CA

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Top Cities Near Santa Clara

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Santa Clara. The average rent in Santa Clara is currently $3,600 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Jose, CA, with an average rent of $3,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Santa Clara, CA is San Jose, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,600 per month.

Let's compare Santa Clara, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Santa Clara, CA is 46.93% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.24% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Santa Clara, CA are about 15.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.29% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Santa Clara, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Jose, CA	$1,900	$2,298	$3,250	$3,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Santa Clara

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Santa Clara

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Santa Clara

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Santa Clara Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Santa Clara, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Santa Clara, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,015. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Santa Clara, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Santa Clara, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Santa Clara, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,580 and an average price per square feet of $77.69. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Santa Clara.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Santa Clara, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,494 and an average price per square feet of $54.66. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Santa Clara.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Santa Clara, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,855 and an average price per square feet of $46.83. There are a total of 11 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Santa Clara.

How have rent prices in Santa Clara, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Santa Clara, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Santa Clara, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Santa Clara, CA is around $3,212/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.