Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Santa Clara Neighborhood of Santa Clara, CA from $1,000 (33 Rentals)

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property at 2200 Agnew Rd

2200 Agnew Rd

Santa ClaraCA95054

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901 Bing Dr

Santa ClaraCA95051

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 Mainline North | Affordable Apartments priced from $1,708. Bascom Holiday Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,960. Here are the most affordable Outer Santa Clara apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mainline North | Affordable ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,708
Bascom Holiday Apartments850 Calderon, MV1BR,1BA$1,960
St. Anton ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,064
1800 Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,195
Village Green Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
La Palma Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,325
Oakridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2,355
Mission Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,495
Normandy Park1x11BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Santa Clara, CA

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Santa Clara area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2951 Via Roma Pl Model at 2951 Via Roma Pl, Unit #36 in the in the Raynor Park neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Outer Santa Clara apartment is the Townhouse Model at Stevens Creek Villas starting at $4,450 with a $3.30 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.
2951 Via Roma Pl, Unit #362951 Via Roma Pl2BR,2.5BA$3.06
Stevens Creek VillasTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$3.30
1000 KielyPlan A - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.42
Summerwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Baths2BR,1BA$3.30
480 California St, Unit 1480 California St2BR,1BA$3.19
885 Burbank Dr, Unit 4885 Burbank Dr2BR,1BA$2.99
Oakridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$3.18
1800 Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
1359 Reeve St Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.14
833 Maryann Dr833 Maryann1BR,1BA$2.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Santa Clara

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Santa Clara?

There are currently 1138 Apartments for Rent in Outer Santa Clara, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,655 to $15,000. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Santa Clara ranging from $1,000 to $9,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Santa Clara?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Santa Clara ranges from $1,000 to $9,600 with an average monthly rent of $4,048.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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