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390 N Winchester BlvdSanta Clara, CA 95050
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA from $1,600 (26 Rentals)
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1700 Civic Center Dr
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Civic Plaza Apartments
1495 Don AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Lincoln Park Apartments
1601 Santa Clara StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Tamarack Apartment Homes
1255 Lincoln StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1050 Benton St, Unit FL3-ID308
1050 Benton StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$2,3951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 9
Royal Palms Apartments
2104 Royal DrSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Greenpointe
1599 Warburton AveSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Normandy Park
48 Washington StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1200 Rickabaugh Wy
1200 Rickabaugh WySanta Clara, CA 95050
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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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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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California Street Luxury Apartments
450 California StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$1,995 - $2,295Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bascom Holiday Apartments
1260 N Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Clara Studio Apartments | $2,910 | $1,738 | $3,685 |
| Downtown Santa Clara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $1,991 | $4,647 |
| Downtown Santa Clara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,427 | $2,389 | $5,952 |
| Downtown Santa Clara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,781 | $3,459 | $6,669 |
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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 Bascom Holiday Apartments priced from $1,995. Lincoln Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. 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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| Bascom Holiday Apartments | S/1 US | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Lincoln Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Normandy Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Tamarack Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,762 |
| Le Parc | Geneve | 1BR,1BA | $2,779 |
| Priya Living Santa Clara | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Small | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
| Greenpointe | 2x1 Jr | 2BR,1BA | $2,869 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Clara, CA
As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Clara area is the $2.91 price per square foot 1705 Monroe St Model at 1705 Monroe St, Unit 1 in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Clara apartment is the Plan B1 Model at Solera Apartment Community starting at $3,180 with a $3.27 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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| 1705 Monroe St, Unit 1 | 1705 Monroe St | 3BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Solera Apartment Community | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| 480 California St, Unit 4 | 480 California St | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Normandy Park | 1x1rw | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| 1265 Manchester Dr, Unit 3 | 1265 Manchester Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| Greenpointe | 2x1 Jr | 2BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| Le Parc | Geneve | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| Tamarack Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| 1050 Benton St, Unit FL3-ID308 | 1050 Benton St | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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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 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 $2,869.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Santa Clara?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Santa Clara is Bascom Holiday Apartments which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Downtown Santa Clara costs $6,040.
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 13 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 $304 which is $5,736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Clara.
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