Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara, CA (3,610 Rentals)

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Passero
$2,833 - $5,034
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Passero

2230 Calle Del MundoSanta Clara, CA 95054
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The Clara
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$3,520 - $13,430
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The Clara

5150 Calle del SolSanta Clara, CA 95054
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The Lafayette
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$3,768 - $6,213
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The Lafayette

2333 Calle Del MundoSanta Clara, CA 95054
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Living and Working in San Jose: A Local Expert’s Guide to the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Jose’s Top Employers

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Prado
$2,543 - $7,020
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Prado

3560 Rambla PlSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Domicilio
$3,363 - $6,562
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Domicilio

431 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$1,941 - $3,122
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2606 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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The Court Apartments
$2,800 - $3,250
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The Court Apartments

2636 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Beyond Campus: Finding Your Perfect San Jose Apartment in the Perfect Student Friendly Neighborhood

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Santa Clara Overview

Santa Clara is a full-fledged city with abundant recreational and vacation facilities, a world-class stadium, shopping centers, media outlets, annual festivals, and living apartments scattered throughout its neighborhoods. Most apartments in Santa Clara are designed to facilitate socializing and cultural diversity among the residents, making the city conducive for almost everyone.

What is the history of Santa Clara?

In 1977, a small valley once inhabited by Costanoan was colonized by Spain priests who established the Mission Santa Clara. The valley became a developing town in 1851 after the establishment of Santa Clara College on the old mission site. Santa Clara became incorporated as a town on July 5, 1852. Ten years later, it became a state-charted city.

How is the weather in Santa Clara?

The latitude and location of Santa Clara give the city a Mediterranean sort of climate. Thus, the city experiences sharply contrasting dry and wet seasons. The city has its wet season running from November through March, which accounts for nearly 82% of the yearly precipitation. Summer rains are scarce and run from June through August. The rest of the months characterizes a consistent dry season, with warm sunny days.

How do I get around town?

The conventional means of transport in Santa Clara include the bus service and light rail transit. Though many people own personal cars, they don�t use them regularly. For most people, a personal vehicle is necessary during the months of winter due to the heavy rainfalls experienced in the city.

What is the Santa Clara commute like?

People in the city tend to live close to their places of work. This has lowered the average commuting time to approximately thirty minutes. Four major highways: State 82 and 237, Interstate 280 and 880, and U.S. 101, cross the City. There�re live traffic cameras to help residents make commute decisions based on the prevailing road conditions.

What are the local media outlets?

Cultural diversity is rich here. There are three major local radio stations, these being KSCU 103.3 FM (College), KVVF 105.7 FM (Hip-hop), and KVVN 1430 AM (Asian). There are many local newspapers, but the popular ones include the Santa Clara Weekly, Metro Newspapers, and El Observador Newspaper.

Why live in Santa Clara, CA?

Santa Clara is one of the best cities to live in because it has an unemployment rate standing at approximately 5.0 percent, which correlates with low crime rates and improved living standards among the inhabitants. There are plenty of top-notch schools, recreational activities, and cultural museums that make it a popular tourist destination to be proud of. The U.S. 101 highway traverses the city, connecting the residents with their relatives living in other cities throughout the country.

What Santa Clara landmarks should I see?

The city is well known for Santa Clara University situated on the same lands the historic Mission Santa Clara established in 1977. For a taste of the city�s history, a visit to the De Saisset Museum would be exciting. Besides, California�s America, a family-friendly theme park, is here to provide water attractions, thrill rides, food options, and live entertainment among other recreational activities.

What is there to do around Santa Clara?

Most apartments in Santa Clara have socializing and entertainment centers, but these are not comparable to its fun family attractions, historic sites, and museums. For those who are interested in watching sports, Levi�s Stadium is the world�s most high-tech stadium to kill time. Moreover, people spend the day watching unique shows and riding on roller coasters.

Any annual festivals or Santa Clara events to know?

Santa Clara is a city of unity where people from diverse cultures converge for a common course. A major annual event to prove this is the Art and Wine Festival, which happens in September inside the Central Park with the objective of raising money for local charities.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

San Jose is just 20 minutes� drive away from Santa Clara, which makes it an ideal short trip opportunity after the long hustle of the day. For a long trip family vacation, Avila Beach is a good option because it�s only a 3 hours� drive along the major highway U.S. 101.

Where is the best place to move in Santa Clara?

Apartments in Santa Clara vary widely in their architectural designs and layouts. For most people, choosing a neighborhood to live in is based on three major factors: crime rates, appreciation rate, and availability of social amenities. Some of the best places to live in are El Camino Real, Bowers Ave, Scott Blvd, and Laurelwood Rd. These regions are the best because of low crime rates, high appreciation rate of apartments, and abundance of social amenities, e.g. schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Clara

How much are Studio apartments in Santa Clara?

There are currently 1,748 Studio Apartments in Santa Clara with rent ranges from $972 to $4,424 with an average price of $2,825.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Santa Clara Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Santa Clara ranges from $1,036 to $21,571 with an average monthly rent of $3,670.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Clara cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Santa Clara range from $1,233 to $23,267. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,606.

How expensive are Santa Clara Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 737 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Santa Clara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,460 to $13,430 - averaging $5,808 for the location.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.