Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA from $500 (120 Rentals)

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Westwood Ambassador
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$592 - $3,122
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Westwood Ambassador

2606 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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$1,800

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$1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 16

1793 Hillebrant Plz, Unit #1, Unit #1

1793 Hillebrant Plz
Santa ClaraCA95050

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Prado
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$2,541 - $6,409
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$2,541 - $6,409
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Prado

3560 Rambla PlSanta Clara, CA 95051
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The Court Apartments
$2,700 - $3,150
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10

The Court Apartments

2636 Newhall StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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Passero
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$2,833 - $5,069
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$2,833 - $5,069
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Passero

2230 Calle Del MundoSanta Clara, CA 95054
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Domicilio
$2,999 - $10,146
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Domicilio

431 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95050
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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
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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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Monroe Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Commons

2330 Monroe StSanta Clara, CA 95050
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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 1 Bed unit found at Westwood Ambassador priced from $592. 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
Westwood AmbassadorUNIT 9-ADA (Housing Authority referrals only)1BR,1BA$592
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
St. Anton ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,703
1055 VermontStudioStudio,1BA$1,814
Civic Plaza ApartmentsMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath Senior1BR,1BA$2,084
Lincoln Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Gallatin Apartments1 Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$2,195
1800 Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,195
Lawrence Arms ApartmentsPartially Updated 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,200
Bassett Davis Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Santa Clara, CA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Santa Clara area is the $3.33 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Stevens Creek Villas in the in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Outer Santa Clara apartment is the Mollino Model at Domicilio starting at $4,039 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the South San Jose 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.
Stevens Creek VillasTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$3.33
DomicilioMollino2BR,2BA$3.22
Buckingham Place ApartmentsB1-2Bx2B First Floor2BR,2BA$3.39
Vista Pointe1/11BR,1BA$3.27
Royal Ambassador Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$3.29
Lawrence Arms ApartmentsPartially Updated 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.93
Gallatin Apartments1 Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.93
1800 Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
Royal Palms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.42
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 $2,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Santa Clara is Westwood Ambassador which is listed at $592, while the average apartment in Outer Santa Clara costs $6,400.

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 28 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 $196 which is $6,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Santa Clara.

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