
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA from $800 (34 Rentals)
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Outer Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Santa Clara?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer Santa Clara Studio Apartments | $3,231 | $1,810 | $6,103 |
Outer Santa Clara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,694 | $1,978 | $8,069 |
Outer Santa Clara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,552 | $1,960 | $10,000+ |
Outer Santa Clara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,886 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
Outer Santa Clara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,345 | $5,345 | $5,345 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA.
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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 Mainline North | Affordable Apartments priced from $1,708. 1882 Amelia Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Outer Santa Clara apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mainline North | Affordable Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
1882 Amelia Way | Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Stonegate | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,007 |
St. Anton Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,064 |
Bassett Davis Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,190 |
1359 Reeve St Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
2217 Los Padres Boulevard | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
La Palma Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
Village Green Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
Oakridge Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Santa Clara, CA
As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Santa Clara area is the $3.10 price per square foot 1883 AGNEW RD UNIT 362 Model at 1883 AGNEW RD UNIT 362, Unit 1883 Agnew Rd Unit 362 Santa Clara 95054 in the in the North Santa Clara neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Outer Santa Clara apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 3501 Lafayette Street - Bentley Square starting at $2,795 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the North Santa Clara neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Santa Clara apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1883 AGNEW RD UNIT 362, Unit 1883 Agnew Rd Unit 362 Santa Clara 95054 | 1883 AGNEW RD UNIT 362 | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
3501 Lafayette Street - Bentley Square | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Parkview Apartments | 2x1.5 - Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.86 |
Civic Plaza Apartments | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Lake Terrace Apartments | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Lincoln Park Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Royal Ambassador Apartments | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Oakridge Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
1359 Reeve St Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Stonegate | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
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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.
Getting Around the Outer Santa Clara Neighborhood in Santa Clara, CA
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,355.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Santa Clara?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Santa Clara is 1882 Amelia Way which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Outer Santa Clara costs $5,879.
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 33 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 $233 which is $5,646 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Santa Clara.
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