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Valley Village Retirement Community
390 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA from $1,600 (48 Rentals)
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$2,084 - $3,316
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Civic Plaza Apartments
1495 Don AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1255 Lincoln StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$2,3951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 12
Royal Palms Apartments
2104 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Lincoln Park Apartments
1601 Santa Clara StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Westwood Ambassador
2606 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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The Court Apartments
2636 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Greenpointe
1599 Warburton AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
2214 Serra Ave
Santa ClaraCA95050
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480 California St, Unit 1
480 California StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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450 California St, Unit 8
450 California StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Solera Apartment Community
2050 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$3,140
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2147 Newhall St, Unit SI FL2-ID1672
2147 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Normandy Park
48 Washington StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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The Benton
588 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$3,210
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1860 Scott Blvd, Unit SI FL1-ID1524
1860 Scott BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$3,220
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1050 Benton St, Unit PL FL3-ID377
1050 Benton StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$3,260
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1050 Benton St, Unit GO FL3-ID308
1050 Benton StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$3,310
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2147 Newhall St, Unit SI FL2-ID589
2147 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Summerwood Apartments
444 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Park Central
1050 Benton StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Orlo and Alba
1200 Rickabaugh WaySanta Clara, CA 95050
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$3,840
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1050 Benton St, Unit SI FL1-ID1979
1050 Benton StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$4,190
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1050 Benton St, Unit SI FL3-ID1978
1050 Benton StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$4,634 - $6,546
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Domicilio
431 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95050
1048 Monroe St, Unit 302
1048 Monroe St
Santa ClaraCA95050
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1045-1055 Lewis St
1045-1055 Lewis StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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155 Monroe St
155 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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515 Saratoga Ave
515 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Paula Court Apartments
431 Paula CtSanta Clara, CA 95050
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The Palms
1457-1475 Santa Clara StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Lilyanne Apartment
1900 Scott BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1882 Amelia Way
1882 Amelia WaySanta Clara, CA 95050
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1360 Jefferson St
1360 Jefferson StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Mansard Apartments
2770 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Jefferson Street
1211 Jefferson StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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2144 Royal Dr
2144 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Main Street Apartments
2020 Main StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Holiday Warburton Place
1675 Scott BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Priya Living
1375 Civic Center DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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2205 Royal Drive # 4
2185-2205 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Le Parc
440 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Alba
1205 Coleman AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Bascom Holiday Apartments
1260 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
1095 Morris Ct
San JoseCA95126
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Woodland apartments
1646 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Town House
1220 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Park Holiday Apartments
1980 Park AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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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 |
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| 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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Cheapest Available Downtown Santa Clara Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Santa Clara area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Valley Village Retirement Community priced from $1,738. Civic Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,084. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Clara apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Valley Village Retirement Community | Mini Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,738 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Senior Housing Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,084 |
| Bascom Holiday Apartments | S/1 with YARD | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| Westwood Ambassador | 1-bdrm 80% (with 12/mo rent discount) | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| The Court Apartments | 1br/1ba with W/D; carpet/vinyl floor | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
| Greenpointe | 2x1 Jr | 2BR,1BA | $2,811 |
| Normandy Park | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
| Summerwood Apartments | Two Bedroom One Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3,795 |
| Alba | Alba One Bedroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Clara, CA
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Clara area is the $3.90 price per square foot Mollino Model at Domicilio in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,634. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Clara apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Baths Model at Summerwood Apartments starting at $4,400 with a $3.93 price per square foot in the Downtown Santa Clara neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Santa Clara apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Domicilio | Mollino | 2BR,2BA | $3.90 |
| Summerwood Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Baths | 2BR,2BA | $3.93 |
| Normandy Park | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.20 |
| Park Central | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $4.54 |
| 480 California St, Unit 1 | 480 California St | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Greenpointe | 2x1 Jr | 2BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| The Court Apartments | 1br/1ba with W/D; carpet/vinyl floor | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Westwood Ambassador | 1-bdrm 80% (with 12/mo rent discount) | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Bascom Holiday Apartments | S/1 with YARD | Studio ,1BA | $5.04 |
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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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