Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA from $1,600 (49 Rentals)

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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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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 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

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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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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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1045-1055 Lewis St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1045-1055 Lewis St

1045-1055 Lewis StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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155 Monroe St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

155 Monroe St

155 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050

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515 Saratoga Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

515 Saratoga Ave

515 Saratoga AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

1457-1475 Santa Clara StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Lilyanne Apartment
1 to 2 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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1360 Jefferson St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Jefferson St

1360 Jefferson StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Jefferson Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Street

1211 Jefferson StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Mansard Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mansard Apartments

2770 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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2144 Royal Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2144 Royal Dr

2144 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050

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Main Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Apartments

2020 Main StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1800 Civic Center
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1800 Civic Center

1800 Civic Center DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Holiday Warburton Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Warburton Place

1675 Scott BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Priya Living
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Priya Living

1375 Civic Center DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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2205 Royal Drive # 4
2 Bedroom Apartments

2205 Royal Drive # 4

2185-2205 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Le Parc
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Le Parc

440 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Alba
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alba

1205 Coleman AveSanta Clara, CA 95050

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Woodland apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland apartments

1646 Davis StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Town House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town House

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

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 1 Bed unit found at Civic Plaza Apartments priced from $2,084. Bascom Holiday Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Clara apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Civic Plaza ApartmentsSenior Housing Floor Plan A1BR,1BA$2,084
Bascom Holiday ApartmentsS/1 with YARDStudio,1BA$2,395
Royal Palms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,395
Lincoln Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,400
1800 Civic Center2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,595
Westwood Ambassador1-bdrm 80% (with 12/mo rent discount)1BR,1BA$2,700
Summerwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3,225
Orlo and AlbaOrlo Studio S1Studio,1BA$3,560
AlbaAlba One Bedroom A21BR,1BA$3,914

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Clara, CA

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Clara area is the $4.56 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Park Central in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,373. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Clara apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1800 Civic Center starting at $2,595 with a $2.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park CentralPlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.56
1800 Civic Center2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.73
Summerwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.91
The BentonPlan 1B1BR,1BA$5.54
2105 Royal Dr2105 Royal Dr2BR,1BA$3.86
Royal Palms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.42
Westwood Ambassador1-bdrm 80% (with 12/mo rent discount)1BR,1BA$4.56
Civic Plaza ApartmentsSenior Housing Floor Plan A1BR,1BA$3.89
Bascom Holiday ApartmentsS/1 with YARDStudio ,1BA$5.04
Lincoln Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.06

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwest Central San Jose, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Santa Clara Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Santa Clara?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Santa Clara is at Bascom Holiday Apartments listed at $2,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Santa Clara Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Santa Clara Apartment is $2,084 at Civic Plaza Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Santa Clara Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Santa Clara is starting from $2,595 at 1800 Civic Center.

What is the most affordable Downtown Santa Clara Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Santa Clara Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alba and starts from $6,412.

Expert Rental Resources

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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