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 October 2026, the average rent in Santa Clara, CA is $3,763 per month, which is 93% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,763

0.4%$13 increase month-over-month

7.3%$255 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

260

APARTMENTS

$3,159

HOUSES

$5,195

TOWNHOUSES

$4,525

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Santa Clara, CA at $3,159 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,195 per month. Townhomes average $4,525 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,150
2 Bedrooms	$3,830
3 Bedrooms	$4,950
4 Bedrooms	$5,850
All	$3,763

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Santa Clara, CA is $3,150 per month, followed by $3,830 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,950 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,850 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,572
3 Bedrooms	$4,950
4 Bedrooms	$6,500
All	$4,525

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Santa Clara, CA is $3,572 per month, followed by $4,950 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $6,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,800
2 Bedrooms	$3,400
3 Bedrooms	$4,320
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,300

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Clara, CA is $2,800 per month, followed by $3,400 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $4,320 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,890
2 Bedrooms	$4,000
3 Bedrooms	$5,140
4 Bedrooms	$5,800
All	$5,195

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Santa Clara, CA is $2,890 per month, followed by $4,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,140 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,800 for a 4 bedroom house.