
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA from $2,079 (38 Rentals)


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Civic Plaza Apartments

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Lincoln Park Apartments

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The Court Apartments

2214 Serra Ave

Greenpointe
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2147 Newhall St, Unit SI FL2-ID1672

The Benton

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1050 Benton St, Unit PL FL3-ID377

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1050 Benton St, Unit GO FL3-ID308

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2147 Newhall St, Unit SI FL2-ID589

Summerwood Apartments

Park Central

Orlo and Alba
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155 Monroe St

515 Saratoga Ave

Paula Court Apartments

1678 Monroe St.

Lilyanne Apartment

The Palms

1882 Amelia Way

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Jefferson Street

2144 Royal Dr

Priya Living

Le Parc

Holiday Warburton Place

Alba

Woodland apartments
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Downtown Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Santa Clara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Clara Studio Apartments | $2,507 | $1,738 | $3,715 |
Downtown Santa Clara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,701 | $2,079 | $4,774 |
| Downtown Santa Clara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,392 | $2,389 | $6,379 |
| Downtown Santa Clara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,043 | $3,788 | $6,943 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Santa Clara Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Clara?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Clara is Civic Plaza Apartments which is listed at $2,084, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Clara costs $4,273.
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 5 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 $493 which is $3,780 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Clara.
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