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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA
58 Rentals Available

Apartments Under $1,800

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    1055 Vermont St, San Jose, CA 95126
    STUDIO $1,695

Apartments Under $2,000

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    3390 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    STUDIO $1,825
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    3650 Buckley Street, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    STUDIO $1,925
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,695

Apartments Under $2,200

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    398 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
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    1 BED $2,100
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    2492 Karen Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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    1 BED $2,125
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    3517 Alden Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,175+
    2 BEDS $2,795+
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    2315 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,195
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    1035 Aster Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    1 BED $2,195+
    2 BEDS $2,955+
    3 BEDS $3,845+
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Apartments Under $2,400

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    874 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
    STUDIO $2,227+
    1 BED $2,539+
    2 BEDS $3,210+
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    3670 Peacock Court, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    1 BED $2,295
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    1211 Jefferson Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,300
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    924 Mangrove Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    1 BED $2,300+
    2 BEDS $2,800
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    2770 Newhall Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,350
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    48 Washington Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,375+
    2 BEDS $2,895+
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    1141 Miramar Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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    1 BED $2,395
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Apartments Under $2,600

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    555 East Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    1 BED $2,475+
    2 BEDS $3,030+
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    988 & 990 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
    1 BED $2,495+
    2 BEDS $2,975
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    1901 Halford Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
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    100 Buckingham Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051
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    2200 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,580+
    2 BEDS $3,069+
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    2144- 2174 - 2184 Royal Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS $2,875+

Apartments Under $2,800

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    2650 Keystone Avenue, San Jose, CA 95051
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,795
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    2305 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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    2 BEDS $2,850
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    2337 Bohannon Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    3 BEDS $4,100
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    2656 Newhall Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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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, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,825 and $4,467.

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

There are 4 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Clara, CA were last updated on 12 Feb 2025.

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

The average Santa Clara, CA cheap apartment size is 729 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in Santa Clara, 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, CA?

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

Look for cheap apartments near me

Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Santa Clara, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Santa Clara, CA has never been easier. We feature 58 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Santa Clara, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Santa Clara, CA? The average apartment rent in Santa Clara is $3,297 per month so any rental south of $2,638 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Clara, CA rents go as low as $1,695/mo.

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