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

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Apartments Under $1,900

  • a street sign is in front of an apartment building
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    857 Gallatin Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    1 BED $1,775
    2 BEDS $2,350
    3 BEDS $2,800
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a refrigerator
    38
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    394 Boynton Ave., San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,795+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    1055 Vermont St, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,814
  • an empty living room with a wooden floor and a white door
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    398 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,850
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,595
  • a courtyard with palm trees and a hot tub
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    1655 Pomeroy Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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Apartments Under $2,100

  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a refrigerator
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    3390 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    STUDIO $1,995
  • an all white kitchen with marble counter tops and white cabinets
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    1980 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
    1 BED $2,000+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with chairs and a view of a pool
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    639 Caliente Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94085
    STUDIO $2,055
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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Apartments Under $2,300

  • a living room with a yellow couch and a ceiling fan
    14
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    3517 Alden Way, San Jose, CA 95117
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    1 BED $2,175+
    2 BEDS $3,025
  • a living room with couches and a television
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    1035 Aster Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    1 BED $2,210+
    2 BEDS $2,750+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a small kitchen with a stove and a sink
    30
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    3650 Buckley Street, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,695
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove top.
    15
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    480 Boynton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,295+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $2,500

  • a small kitchen with a small table and a stove and refrigerator
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    1211 Jefferson Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,300
  • a living room with a white couch and a yellow striped rug
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    4400 Albany Drive, San Jose, CA 95129
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a kitchen and a bed
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    874 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
    STUDIO $2,341+
    1 BED $2,890+
    2 BEDS $3,580+
  • A kitchen with a white chair and a ceiling fan.
    Today

    2104 Royal Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $2,795
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room and dining room with a table and a refrigerator
    26
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    924 Mangrove Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    1 BED $2,495
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Apartments Under $2,700

  • a living room with a white couch and a glass coffee
    14
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    1901 Halford Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    555 East Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    1 BED $2,520+
    2 BEDS $3,125+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    11
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    988 & 990 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
    1 BED $2,525
    2 BEDS $2,975
  • a large living room with furniture and a balcony
    24
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    3301 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95051
    1 BED $2,595+
    2 BEDS $3,095+
  • A kitchen with a white counter top and a black refrigerator.
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    3670 Peacock Court, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the front of a manzar apartments building with a blue sign
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    2770 Newhall Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a counter top
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    603, 627, 639, 713, 725, 737, 749 San Juan Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    158, 166 & 174 Revey Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
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Getting around in Santa Clara, CA

34 /100
Car-Dependent
36 /100
Some Transit
73 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 34, Transit Score®: 36, Bike Score®: 73

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,395 and $3,175.

How many cheap rentals are available in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA on RentCafe?

There are 6 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA?

The average Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA cheap apartment size is 776 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA?

Cheap apartments in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA?

A cheap apartment in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA has never been easier. We feature 86 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA? The average apartment rent in Santa Clara is $3,538 per month so any rental south of $2,830 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA rents go as low as $1,775/mo.

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