Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA from $400 (118 Rentals)

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Alta Torre
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Torre

3895 Fabian WayPalo Alto, CA 94303
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Paseo Senter
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo Senter

1900 Senter RdSan Jose, CA 95112
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Delmas Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delmas Park

350 Barack Obama BlvdSan Jose, CA 95126
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Miraido Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miraido Village

520-566 N 6th StSan Jose, CA 95112

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Miranda Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Miranda Village

2094 Forest AveSan Jose, CA 95128
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Trestles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trestles Apartments

1566 Scott StSan Jose, CA 95126
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141 Towne Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 Towne Ter

141 Towne TerLos Gatos, CA 95032
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Page Street Studios
Studio Apartments

Page Street Studios

333 Page StSan Jose, CA 95126
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Pensione Esperanza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia AveSan Jose, CA 95126
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Villa Hermosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Hermosa

1640 Hermocilla WaySan Jose, CA 95116
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Eden Palms Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Palms Apartments

5398 Monterey RdSan Jose, CA 95111
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912 - 914 Delbert Way
Studio Apartments

912 - 914 Delbert Way

912-914 Delbert WaySan Jose, CA 95126
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Jeanne D ARC Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jeanne D ARC Manor

85 S 5th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Pollard Plaza Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pollard Plaza Apartment

1150 Mclaughlin AveSan Jose, CA 95122
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Brookwood Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

1346 E San Antonio StSan Jose, CA 95116
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650 S 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

650 S 8th St

650 S 8th StSan Jose, CA 95112
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Milias Apartments
Studio Apartments

Milias Apartments

7397 Monterey StGilroy, CA 95020
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215 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

215 Oak St

215 Oak StSan Jose, CA 95110

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Cheapest Available Santa Clara County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Clara County, CA is a Studio unit found at Stevens Creek in the Loma Linda neighborhood priced from $972. 27 North - Student Housing Apartments in the South San Jose neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Clara County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stevens CreekStudioStudio,1BA$972
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Fall 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$995
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,235
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,306
The FranciscanRoom 14Studio,1BA$1,400
Calabazas Community ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,594
Vitalia ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Clara County area is the $2.16 price per square foot MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Santa Clara County apartment is the 2BR/2BTH Model at Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Clara County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Union Plaza ApartmentsNo Availability1BR,1BA$2.33
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Fall 2026 (SJSU)2BR,2BA$2.19
The Fairways1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments - 55 years+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.55
Stevens CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Clara County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Santa Clara County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Clara County is under $1,599.

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

The cheapest apartment in Santa Clara County is Stevens Creek which is listed at $1,036, while the average apartment in Santa Clara County costs $3,796.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Clara County?

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 134 regular apartments in Santa Clara County 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 Santa Clara County?

Cheap apartments in Santa Clara County have an average cost of $387 which is $3,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Clara County.

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