Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA from $800 (77 Rentals)

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$1,600

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1793 Hillebrant Plz, Unit #1

1793 Hillebrant Plz
Santa ClaraCA95050
property at 1729 Laine Ave

$1,898

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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1729 Laine Ave
Santa ClaraCA95051
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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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2606 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Prado
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$2,593 - $6,411
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3560 Rambla PlSanta Clara, CA 95051
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property at 2214 Serra Ave

$2,670

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Available Feb 1, 2027

2214 Serra Ave

Santa ClaraCA95050

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Carriage House
Studio Apartments

Carriage House

1655 Pomeroy AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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2392 Sutter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2392 Sutter Ave

2392 Sutter AveSanta 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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Oakbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

3650 Buckley StSanta Clara, CA 95051
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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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El Camino
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Camino

2585 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Lilyanne Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lilyanne Apartment

1900 Scott BlvdSanta 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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1882 Amelia Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

1882 Amelia Way

1882 Amelia WaySanta 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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Shayla Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shayla Apartments

3409-3489 Agate CtSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Vista Del Lago
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Del Lago

2650 Keystone AveSanta Clara, CA 95051
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Outer Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Santa Clara Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Santa Clara area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Stevens Creek priced from $972. 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,004. Here are the most affordable Outer Santa Clara apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stevens CreekStudioStudio,1BA$972
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
1055 VermontStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
St. Anton ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,703
Civic Plaza ApartmentsSenior Housing Floor Plan A1BR,1BA$2,084
Jefferson StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
Bassett Davis Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Lincoln Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,300
La Palma Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,325
2217 Los Padres BoulevardOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Santa Clara, CA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Santa Clara area is the $2.39 price per square foot Malina Townhome - Live/Work Model at Lawrence Station in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,097. The second greatest value Outer Santa Clara apartment is the Townhouse Model at Stevens Creek Villas starting at $4,500 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Santa Clara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lawrence StationMalina Townhome - Live/Work2BR,2.5BA$2.39
Stevens Creek VillasTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$3.33
333 Santana Row, Unit #208333 Santana Row2BR,1.5BA$3.20
Marina Cove2 Bed 2 Bath (G)2BR,2BA$3.35
Normandy Park2x1.52BR,1.5BA$3.10
Villa Savannah2x22BR,2BA$2.99
Vista Pointe1/11BR,1BA$3.30
Jefferson StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Stevens CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Jose, California. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, 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 Outer Santa Clara Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Santa Clara?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Santa Clara is under $2,345.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Santa Clara?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Santa Clara is Stevens Creek which is listed at $1,036, while the average apartment in Outer Santa Clara costs $6,282.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer 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 29 regular apartments in Outer 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 Outer Santa Clara?

Cheap apartments in Outer Santa Clara have an average cost of $161 which is $6,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Santa Clara.

Expert Rental Resources

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