Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA from $900 (33 Rentals)

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property at 362 N 7th St

$995

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$995
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$995

1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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362 N 7th St

San JoseCA95112
property at 235 Metropolitan Dr

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

235 Metropolitan Dr

MilpitasCA95035
property at 685 Locust St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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685 Locust St

San JoseCA95110

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property at 468 S 6th St

$1,300 - $1,600

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112
property at 3188 Heather Ridge Dr

$1,475

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$1,475
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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3188 Heather Ridge Dr, Unit Spare Room

3188 Heather Ridge Dr
San JoseCA95136

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property at 1793 Hillebrant Plz

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1793 Hillebrant Plz, Unit #1

1793 Hillebrant Plz
Santa ClaraCA95050
property at 1729 Laine Ave

$1,898

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Jun 14

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1729 Laine Ave
Santa ClaraCA95051

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property at 1416 Rue Avati

$2,033

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1416 Rue Avati
San JoseCA95131

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property at 62 Ervin Ct

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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62 Ervin Ct

GilroyCA95020
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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. Blossom Valley Senior Apartments in the South San Jose neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
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
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
The Village at Willow Glen - 55+ OnlyBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,594

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Clara County area is the $2.39 price per square foot Malina Townhome - Live/Work Model at Lawrence Station in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $5,089. The second greatest value Santa Clara County apartment is the Flores Model at Paloma Vista starting at $3,021 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Triangle South 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.
Lawrence StationMalina Townhome - Live/Work2BR,2.5BA$2.39
Paloma VistaFlores2BR,2BA$2.52
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
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$2.19
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
Stevens CreekStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Clara County

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

There are currently 8578 Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA with pricing that ranges from $972 to $25,060. There are also 640 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Clara County ranging from $950 to $25,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Clara County ranges from $950 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,163.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Clara County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Clara County range from $1,460 to $25,060, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $13,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,585.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.