Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA (361 Rentals)

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Domicilio
$3,331 - $6,562
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 5

Domicilio

431 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Westwood Ambassador
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$1,941 - $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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 15

The Court Apartments

2636 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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property at 1463 Jackson St

$4,400

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rentals

Available Aug 7

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1463 Jackson St
Santa ClaraCA95050
property at 2214 Serra Ave

$2,740

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$2,740

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

2214 Serra Ave

Santa ClaraCA95050
property at 617 Enright Ave

$4,970

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1, 2027

617 Enright Ave

Santa ClaraCA95050

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property at 1275 Alice Dr

$2,545

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1275 Alice Dr

Santa ClaraCA95050
property at 2347 Sunny Vista Dr

$4,120

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Jan 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
Studio Apartments

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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

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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 4.0 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 3.5 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 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Santa Clara

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Santa Clara?

There are currently 170 Studio Apartments in Downtown Santa Clara with rent ranges from $1,738 to $3,685 with an average price of $2,781.

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 $1,941 to $4,668 with an average monthly rent of $3,691.

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 $6,295. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,516.

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 $3,416 to $6,943 - averaging $6,036 for the location.

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