Average Rent in Santa Clara, CA
1 apartment buildings, 8 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$4,217/mo
Cheapest
$3,925/mo
Properties
1
Units
8
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Santa Clara, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Santa Clara, CA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lorien Apartments 3131 Homestead Rd Bldg 25, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA | $3,925 | $4,217 | $5.24 | 4.7 (57) | 8 |
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Santa Clara, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Santa Clara, CA is $4,217 per month, based on 8 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $3,925 at Lorien Apartments to $3,925 at Lorien Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $4,075/mo | $3,925/mo | 7 |
| 2 Bed | $5,215/mo | $5,215/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Santa Clara, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Santa Clara, CA averages $4,075/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $5,215/mo. At the local median household income of $173,670, that works out to 29% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Santa Clara, CA at $2,985/mo. The current tracked market average runs 41% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Santa Clara, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Silicon Valley
Demand in the Silicon Valley rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Nvidia
- Intel
- Applied Materials
- Palo Alto Networks
Mean one-way commute in Santa Clara, CA is 23 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Clara, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$169,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $4,217/mo.
Comfortable income
$202,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,925/mo), you need to earn at least $157,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Clara, CA is $173,670 , about 14% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Santa Clara, CA
Overall prices in Santa Clara, CA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 113.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Santa Clara, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,217 |
| Utilities | $916 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $2,183 |
| Healthcare | $1,065 |
| Other goods and services | $1,704 |
| Estimated total | $10,651/mo |
Population
129,239
Median household income
$173,670
Census median rent
$2,985/mo
Rent as % of income
25.1%
Median age
34.5
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Santa Clara, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Santa Clara, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,835 | -33% | 44 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,183 | -25% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,314 | -45% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,546 | -40% | 24 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,428 | -19% | 20 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,856 | -32% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Santa Clara, CA?
The average rent in Santa Clara, CA is $4,217 per month, based on 8 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Santa Clara, CA?
The lowest available rent in Santa Clara, CA starts at $3,925 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Clara, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara, CA average $4,075/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $3,925/mo across 7 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Clara, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara, CA average $5,215/mo. Units start from $5,215/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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