Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA

Prices and availability in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA were last updated on 23 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA are: Summerwood Apartments, Tuscany, Alba, Orlo + Alba and Villas on the Boulevard.

The average rent in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA is $3,299.

The price range for a studio apartment in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA is between $1,995 and $7,382.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA is between $2,000 and $12,149.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA is between $2,350 and $13,869.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA is between $2,350 and $13,370.

In Santa Clara, 59% of the residents are renting compared to 41% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 35% of Santa Clara's rentals, 51% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Santa Clara is 30 years old, with 49% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 91% are garden-style apartment communities, 29% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Santa Clara are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 47% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 45% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.