Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA from $700 (38 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Santa Clara County.

property at 578 Coyote Rd

$700

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$700

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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578 Coyote Rd

San JoseCA95111
property at 235 Metropolitan Dr

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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235 Metropolitan Dr

MilpitasCA95035
property at 125 Laurel Grove Ln

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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125 Laurel Grove Ln

San JoseCA95126
property at 468 S 6th St

$1,150 - $4,200

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112
property at 4412 Pitch Pine Ct

$1,299

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$1,299

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 5

4412 Pitch Pine Ct

San JoseCA95136

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property at 11001 Chula Vista Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11001 Chula Vista Ave, Unit 4

11001 Chula Vista Ave
San JoseCA95127
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 1295 Jasmine Way

$1,500

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$1,500

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1295 Jasmine Way

Morgan HillCA95037

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property at 2969 Rosemary Ln

$1,695

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$1,695

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2969 Rosemary Ln

San JoseCA95128

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Cheapest Available Santa Clara County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Clara County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 27 North - Student Housing Apartments in the South San Jose neighborhood priced from $995. 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
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2B Shared Attached - Spring 2026 (SJSU)2BR,2BA$995
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
164 S 10th St164 S 10th St1BR,4BA$1,240
Pensione EsperanzaStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
Wheeler Manor - Affordable Senior Housing 62+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,257
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,437

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA

As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Clara County area is the $2.04 price per square foot 3 beds 1.5 bath Model at 327 Willow St in the in the South San Jose neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Santa Clara County apartment is the MODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY Model at Stonebridge Apartments starting at $2,590 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the South San Jose 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.
327 Willow St3 beds 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$2.04
Stonebridge ApartmentsMODEL 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM - FOR VIEWING ONLY2BR,2BA$2.16
Menden Manor2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.55
Blossom Hill Terrace Apartments2BR/2BTH2BR,2BA$2.53
Sedona Apartments2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$2.44
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
215 Oak Stwilliams home1BR,1BA$2.50
Wheeler Manor - Affordable Senior Housing 62+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
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 8605 Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $17,080. There are also 666 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Clara County ranging from $700 to $22,000.

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 $700 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,819.

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 $1,045 to $15,641, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,475 to $13,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,060.

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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.

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