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Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA from $2,900 (8 Rentals)
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2214 Serra Ave
Santa ClaraCA95050
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1050 Benton St
1050 Benton StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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1200 Rickabaugh Wy
1200 Rickabaugh WySanta Clara, CA 95050
2231 Sherwin Ave
Santa ClaraCA95050
1690 Civic Center Dr
Santa ClaraCA95050
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Downtown Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Santa Clara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Clara 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,250 | $4,000 | $4,500 |
| Downtown Santa Clara 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,682 | $4,500 | $9,600 |
| Downtown Santa Clara 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,198 | $5,095 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Bascom Holiday Apartments priced from $1,960. 1800 Civic Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown Santa Clara apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bascom Holiday Apartments | 850 Calderon, MV | 1BR,1BA | $1,960 |
| 1800 Civic Center | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 1359 Reeve St Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Clara, CA
As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Santa Clara area is the $4.41 price per square foot Live-Work 2A Model at The Benton in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,170. The second greatest value Downtown Santa Clara apartment is the 2x1.5rw Model at Normandy Park starting at $3,550 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the South San Jose 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Benton | Live-Work 2A | 2BR,2BA | $4.41 |
| Normandy Park | 2x1.5rw | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.55 |
| Park Central | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.14 |
| Summerwood Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| 1800 Civic Center | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Le Parc | Geneve | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| Solera Apartment Community | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| 1359 Reeve St Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Alba | Urban One Bedroom U1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.42 |
| Bascom Holiday Apartments | 4450 Bassett St Santa Clara 408-592-8192 | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
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There are currently 341 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Santa Clara, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,655 to $9,142. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Santa Clara ranging from $2,900 to $9,600.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Santa Clara ranges from $2,900 to $9,600 with an average monthly rent of $4,845.
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