Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA (354 Rentals)

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Domicilio
$4,634 - $6,546
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Domicilio

431 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$2,700 - $3,122
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2606 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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The Court Apartments
$2,800 - $3,250
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$2,800 - $3,250
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The Court Apartments

2636 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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property at 2214 Serra Ave

$2,830

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$2,830
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Mar 1, 2027

2214 Serra Ave

Santa ClaraCA95050

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property at 2347 Sunny Vista Dr

$5,340

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1, 2027

2347 Sunny Vista Dr

San JoseCA95128
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490 California St
2 Bedroom Apartments

490 California St

490 California StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Rosa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosa

555 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Villa Bella
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Villa Bella

1850 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95050
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2165 Royal Drive
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2165 Royal Drive

2165 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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647 Jackson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

647 Jackson St

647 Jackson StSanta Clara, CA 95050

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1149 Santa Clara St
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1149 Santa Clara St

1149 Santa Clara StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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786-798 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

786-798 Main St

786-798 Main StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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715 Monroe St
1 Bedroom Apartments

715 Monroe St

715 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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742 Monroe St
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742 Monroe St

742 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1327 Monroe St
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1327 Monroe St

1327 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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775 Madison St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

775 Madison St

775 Madison StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1341 Bellomy St
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1341 Bellomy St

1341 Bellomy StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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856 Monroe St
Studio Apartments

856 Monroe St

856 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050

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Downtown Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Santa Clara. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and outdoor amenities is something they look for when they rent. This neighborhood is providing good access to the outdoors, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Downtown Santa Clara is now ranked as one of the best luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there furry friends in your life? this area is known as amongst the finest submarkets for pet owners who rent, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Clara

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Santa Clara area of Santa Clara, CA?

As of today, August 16, 2026, there are currently 354 available Downtown Santa Clara apartments priced from $1,738 to $6,943, with an average monthly rent of $4,299.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Santa Clara ranges from $2,079 to $4,774 with an average monthly rent of $3,701.

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

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Santa Clara range from $2,389 to $6,379. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,392.

How expensive are Downtown Santa Clara Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 53 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Santa Clara on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,788 to $6,943 - averaging $6,043 for the location.

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