What's the average rent in Santa Clara, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Santa Clara, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Santa Clara, CA is $3,364 per month, which is 74% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,364

0.1%$4 increase month-over-month

-1.0%-$36 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

259

APARTMENTS

$2,966

HOUSES

$4,950

TOWNHOUSES

$4,300

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Santa Clara, CA at $2,966 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,950 per month. Townhomes average $4,300 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,850
2 Bedrooms	$3,750
3 Bedrooms	$4,750
4 Bedrooms	$5,700
All	$3,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Santa Clara, CA is $2,850 per month, followed by $3,750 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,750 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,700 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$4,300
3 Bedrooms	$4,399
4 Bedrooms	$6,900
All	$4,399

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Santa Clara, CA is $4,300 per month, followed by $4,399 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $6,900 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,500
2 Bedrooms	$3,395
3 Bedrooms	$4,575
4 Bedrooms	$1,480
All	$3,165

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Clara, CA is $2,500 per month, followed by $3,395 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,575 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,480 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,600
2 Bedrooms	$3,945
3 Bedrooms	$4,795
4 Bedrooms	$5,700
All	$4,800

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Santa Clara, CA is $1,600 per month, followed by $3,945 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,795 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,700 for a 4 bedroom house.