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

46 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA. 46 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $1,900 Apartments Under $2,100 Apartments Under $2,300 Apartments Under $2,500 Apartments Under $2,700 Apartments Under $2,900

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a courtyard with palm trees and a hot tub
    Today

    1655 Pomeroy Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    STUDIO $1,725
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a building with a sidewalk and a tree in front of it
    Today

    911 Chestnut Street, San Jose, CA 95110
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a refrigerator
    Today

    3390 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    STUDIO $1,850
  • a kitchen with a sink and white cabinets
    Today

    398 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
    STUDIO $1,850
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $2,100

  • a small kitchen with a stove and a sink
    Today

    3650 Buckley Street, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    STUDIO $1,925
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,695

Apartments Under $2,300

  • a living room with couches and a television
    Today

    1035 Aster Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    1 BED $2,155+
    2 BEDS $3,160+
    3 BEDS $3,555+
  • a living room with a yellow couch and a ceiling fan
    Today

    3517 Alden Way, San Jose, CA 95117
    1 BED $2,175+
    2 BEDS $2,895
  • the exterior of a building with palm trees and a driveway
    Today

    953 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    1 BED $2,250+
  • a living room and dining room with a table and a refrigerator
    Today

    924 Mangrove Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    1 BED $2,250
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • an aerial view of the kitchen and living room from the loft
    Today

    2656 Newhall Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,275
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • three microwaves in a kitchen with white cabinets
    Today

    1457-1475 Santa Clara Street, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,295

Apartments Under $2,500

  • an empty room with a window and wooden floors
    Today

    3275 Brookdale Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    1 BED $2,300
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  • a small kitchen with a small table and a stove and refrigerator
    Today

    1211 Jefferson Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,300
  • a living room with a white couch and a yellow striped rug
    Today

    4400 Albany Drive, San Jose, CA 95129
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with two chairs and a mirror
    Today

    48 Washington Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,375+
    2 BEDS $3,025+
  • a row of treadmill and elliptical machines in a gym
    Today

    1141 Miramar Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    555 East Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    1 BED $2,425+
    2 BEDS $3,145+
  • a garden in front of a house with a sidewalk
    Today

    1550 Lewis Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    2 BEDS $2,495
  • the logo for the project is displayed on a black screen
    Today

    1550 Lewis Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    2 BEDS $2,495

Apartments Under $2,700

  • a living room with a couch and a television
    Today

    988 & 990 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
    1 BED $2,525
    2 BEDS $2,975
  • in black and white
    Today

    165 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,625
    2 BEDS $3,475
  • a kitchen sink with a black faucet and a green plant
    Today

    2144- 2174 - 2184 Royal Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    1 BED $2,675
    2 BEDS $2,875+

Apartments Under $2,900

  • a kitchen with a stove top oven and a sink
    Today

    2650 Keystone Avenue, San Jose, CA 95051
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,795
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a house with a car parked in front of it
    Today

    2337 Bohannon Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050
    3 BEDS $4,100
  • a kitchen with a stove and a counter top
    Today

    603, 627, 639, 713, 725, 737, 749 San Juan Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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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 $2,095 and $3,475.

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

There are 10 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

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 701 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 46 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 $3,469 per month so any rental south of $2,775 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA rents go as low as $1,725/mo.

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