
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA from $800 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Santa Clara area of Santa Clara.


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St. Anton Apartments

Agrihood Senior Community (Ages 55+)

Carriage House

2392 Sutter Ave
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1045-1055 Lewis St

155 Monroe St

Monroe Commons

Oakbrook Apartments

515 Saratoga Ave

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El Camino

Lilyanne Apartment

The Palms

1882 Amelia Way
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3517 Alden Way

Bascom Holiday Apartments

Miranda Village

162-164 Topeka Ave

Capri Apartments

1055 Vermont
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Santa Clara Studio Apartments | $3,372 | $1,004 | $6,170 |
| Outer Santa Clara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,760 | $1,071 | $7,281 |
| Outer Santa Clara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,580 | $1,276 | $10,000+ |
| Outer Santa Clara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,001 | $1,464 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 26 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 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments priced from $1,004. St. Anton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,819. Here are the most affordable Outer Santa Clara apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,004 |
| St. Anton Apartments | 1-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,819 |
| Bascom Holiday Apartments | S/1 US | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 2295 Anna Dr | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Lincoln Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Bassett Davis Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,140 |
| Mark II Apartments | 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Casa Santa Clara | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| La Palma Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
| Stonegate | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Santa Clara, CA
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Santa Clara area is the $2.59 price per square foot Townhome 1 Model at Royal Ambassador Apartments in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Outer Santa Clara apartment is the B1-2Bx2B First Floor Model at Buckingham Place Apartments starting at $3,850 with a $3.39 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Ambassador Apartments | Townhome 1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.59 |
| Buckingham Place Apartments | B1-2Bx2B First Floor | 2BR,2BA | $3.39 |
| Normandy Park | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.20 |
| Solera Apartment Community | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| 480 California St, Unit 4 | 480 California St | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Stonegate | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Lawrence Road Apartments | Medium 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.35 |
| Vista Pointe | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Lawrence Arms Apartments | Partially Updated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio ,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 $2,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Santa Clara?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Santa Clara is 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,071, while the average apartment in Outer Santa Clara costs $6,020.
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 32 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 $197 which is $5,823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Santa Clara.
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