Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA from $1,941 (43 Rentals)

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property at 1793 Hillebrant Plz

$1,600

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$1,600
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1793 Hillebrant Plz, Unit #1, Unit #1

1793 Hillebrant Plz
Santa ClaraCA95050
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Westwood Ambassador
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$1,941 - $3,122
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$1,941 - $3,122
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Westwood Ambassador

2606 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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The Court Apartments
$2,700 - $2,750
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$2,700 - $3,150
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$2,700 - $3,150
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The Court Apartments

2636 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Domicilio
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$3,219 - $6,263
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$2,907 - $11,818
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 16

Domicilio

431 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95050
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property at 2214 Serra Ave

$3,800

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$3,800
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$3,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Feb 1, 2027

2214 Serra Ave

Santa ClaraCA95050
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155 Monroe St
1 Bedroom Apartments

155 Monroe St

155 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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515 Saratoga Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

515 Saratoga Ave

515 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95050

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1678 Monroe St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

1678 Monroe St.

1678 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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The Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

1457-1475 Santa Clara StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Lilyanne Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lilyanne Apartment

1900 Scott BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1882 Amelia Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

1882 Amelia Way

1882 Amelia WaySanta Clara, CA 95050
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1800 Civic Center
1 Bedroom Apartments

1800 Civic Center

1800 Civic Center DrSanta Clara, CA 95050

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Jefferson Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Street

1211 Jefferson StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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2144 Royal Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

2144 Royal Dr

2144 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Priya Living
1 Bedroom Apartments

Priya Living

1375 Civic Center DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Le Parc
1 Bedroom Apartments

Le Parc

440 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Holiday Warburton Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Warburton Place

1675 Scott BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Alba
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alba

1205 Coleman AveSanta Clara, CA 95050

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Woodland apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland apartments

1646 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Town House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Town House

1220 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Downtown Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Santa Clara Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Clara?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Santa Clara is under $3,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Clara?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Clara is Westwood Ambassador which is listed at $1,941, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Clara costs $6,302.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Santa Clara?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Downtown Santa Clara that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Santa Clara?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Santa Clara have an average cost of $470 which is $5,832 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Clara.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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