In Saratoga 13% of the housing is rented out compared to 87% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 10% of Saratoga's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 31% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 59% are single-family rentals.
The average age of rental buildings in Saratoga is 0 years old, with none being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 0 stories, of which none are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.
Rental apartments in Saratoga come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 0% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 0% of all rentals in Saratoga. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.
An affluent small town by the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounded by parks on all sides, Saratoga is 48 miles southeast of San Francisco and 13 miles southwest of San Jose. With rentals in one of the quietest parts of Silicon Valley, rentals in Saratoga are in the center of a vibrant art scene and a local economy supported by strong professional and technical services; manufacturing; and health care industries. Renters take the CA-85 freeway (which goes through the northeastern side of town) for easy access to the heart of Silicon Valley that’s just 10 miles north. Notably, the Saratoga Union School District includes Argonaut Elementary School (winner of the Blue Ribbon School Award in 2018). The average temperature in Saratoga is just above 71°F.
The houses and apartments for rent in Saratoga include posh communities with luxury activities and outdoor recreation, like winetasting, horseback riding, golfing, parks, museums, country clubs, boutiques and wineries. Retirees, families, nature lovers and commuting professionals with tech backgrounds can all be found renting in Saratoga. In particular, renters with families often look at the apartments and houses for rent in the Parker Ranch neighborhood, as these have the most schools to choose from. Rentals in Saratoga Parkside are also in a very walkable neighborhood that’s closest to downtown San Jose. Most rentals in Saratoga are one- to five-bedroom houses; one- to three-bedroom apartments; and one- to four-bedroom townhomes. With a dozen nearby golf courses, most rentals in Saratoga have country club architecture.
Most apartments and houses for rent in Saratoga are near popular shopping malls, such as Westgate Center, Saratoga Plaza, Saratoga Village Center and El Paseo de Saratoga. Renters also visit Saratoga Village — the historic downtown district off Highway 9 with art galleries (Orapa Gallery); cafes; wineries; and boutiques, like The Fat Robin and Golden Mirror. Likewise, a walk down Big Basin Way reveals many downtown restaurants, like Bell Tower Bistro & Patisserie; Mint Life Cuisine; and Japanese cuisine at Hachi Ju Hochi. Renters can also go to chain stores, like Target, Ross, Stop ‘N’ Save, T.J. Maxx, Burlington, Dollar Tree and other places for their everyday shopping needs. Grocery stores include Sprouts Farmers Market; Safeway; Smart & Final Extra!; Trader Joe’s; and Nob Hill Foods.
Before renting in Saratoga, know that almost all errands will require a car and most renters use a personal vehicle for commuting. Alternatively, public transportation provided by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) includes bus routes 26, 51 and 57. Route 26 takes renters southwest to northeast from West Valley College Transit in Saratoga to Campbell and San Jose. Route 51 takes renters north and south from Saratoga to Cupertino, Los Altos and Mountain View. Route 57 takes renters north and south from Saratoga to San Jose and Santa Clara. Finally, for renters who frequently travel abroad, the nearest major airport to Saratoga is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, which is 15 minutes southeast.
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