1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara, CA Under $3,000 (249 Rentals)

River Terrace

Halford Gardens Apartments

Domicilio

Marina Playa

Spring Creek Apartments

Mainline North | Affordable Apartments

Valley Village Retirement Community

Oakridge Apartments
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La Palma Apartments

Lake Terrace Apartments

Royal Ambassador Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

Village Green Apartments

Jefferson Street

Tamarack Apartment Homes

Summerwood Apartments
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The Court Apartments

Mansion Grove

Flora Vista Apartments

Catalina Luxury Apartments

Warburton Village Apartment

Greenpointe
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Station 101

Mission Hills Apartments

Lawrence Road Apartments

2217 Los Padres Boulevard

Bassett Davis Apartments

Solera Apartment Community

Lawrence Arms Apartments

2295 Anna Dr

1050 Benton St, Unit FL3-ID308

2053 Town and Country Ln, Unit 2

1510 Vista Club Cir

2189 Hogan Dr

2214 Serra Ave
Santa Clara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Clara?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Santa Clara Studio Apartments | $2,955 | $1,234 | $10,000+ |
Santa Clara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,572 | $1,728 | $10,000+ |
Santa Clara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,585 | $2,275 | $10,000+ |
Santa Clara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,469 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
Santa Clara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,146 | $5,170 | $7,582 |
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Getting Around Santa Clara, CA
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santa Clara Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Clara with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santa Clara is at Alvarado Park - 55+ Senior Housing listed at $1,728.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Clara Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Clara is $3,572.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santa Clara Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Clara is a 1,816 square feet unit starting from $7,235 at Santa Clara Square Apartment Homes.
What is the average size for Santa Clara 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa Clara is currently 796 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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