
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Clara Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,600 (80 Rentals)
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The Mark

Jackson Flats

Solaris Apartments

The Flint Court Apartments

Cross Creek Townhomes

184 A St

260 Flint Ct

Blackstone at The Cannery

188 Sunset Blvd
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22884 Alice Street

223 Smalley Ave

22721-22735 Souza Ct

373 Laurel Ave

21761 Meekland Ave

389 Meek Ave

22226-22234 S Garden Ave

484 B St

295 Flint Ct

22241-22247 S Garden Ave
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22810 Myrtle St

Laurel Avenue Apartments

23856 Santa Clara St

207 Hathaway Ct

421-423A Meek Ave

Southland Villas

23374-23376 Ida Ln

21875 Hathaway Ave

Sohal Apartments

21271 Hathaway Ave
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22343 Garden

Burbank St

627-637 Marin Ave

21335-21347 Hathaway Ave

577 B St

24175 & 24177 Magna Ave

485 B St

240-244 Laurel Ave

22235 S Garden Ave

185-197 Poplar Ave
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22409 Meekland Ave

601-609 Tehama Ave

562 Marin Ave

323 Smalley Ave

22615 Alice St

21853-21869 Meekland Ave

24024 Park St

265 Flint Ct

22423-22429 S Garden Ave

24027-24029 Park St
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Santa Clara, Hayward, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Clara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $1,687 | $2,595 |
| Santa Clara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,742 | $2,006 | $3,577 |
| Santa Clara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Santa Clara Neighborhood of Hayward, CA.
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Cheapest Available Santa Clara Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Clara area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hayward Village Senior Apartments priced from $1,687. Solaris Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,810. Here are the most affordable Santa Clara apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Village Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,687 |
| Solaris Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,810 |
| The Mark | 1x1 S | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| Jackson Flats | 1x1 reno 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,969 |
| Timbers | 1X1 Flat | 1BR,1BA | $2,231 |
| Amador Village | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara, CA
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Clara area is the $2.86 price per square foot Willow Model at Amador Village in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $3,449. The second greatest value Santa Clara apartment is the 2X1 Loft Model at Timbers starting at $2,549 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Clara apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador Village | Willow | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| Timbers | 2X1 Loft | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Jackson Flats | 1x1 reno 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Solaris Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| 569 Smalley Ave | 569 Smalley Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Hayward Village Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| The Mark | 1x1 S | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSanta Clara, Hayward, CA
Ranked #18
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Hayward. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Clara Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Clara Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Clara Apartment is $1,687 at Hayward Village Senior Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Clara Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Clara is starting from $2,006 at Hayward Village Senior Apartments.
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