Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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

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property at 687 Locust St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

687 Locust St

San JoseCA95110
property at 468 S 6th St

$1,500 - $1,750

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112

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property at 2661 S King Rd

$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

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2661 S King Rd
San JoseCA95122
property at 60 N Winchester Blvd

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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60 N Winchester Blvd

Santa ClaraCA95050
property at 217 Ada Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Nov 1

217 Ada Ave

Mountain ViewCA94043
property at 1935 Kinross Way

$1,999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1935 Kinross Way
San JoseCA95122

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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. 88 Saratoga Avenue Apartments in the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,004. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Clara County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stevens CreekStudioStudio,1BA$972
88 Saratoga Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Parkside StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,235
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,306
Borregas Court ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA

As of September 01, 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
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$2.52
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 Santa Clara County

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

There are currently 8599 Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA with pricing that ranges from $972 to $24,058. There are also 661 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Clara County ranging from $1,000 to $26,500.

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 $1,000 to $26,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,052.

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 $13,241, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,322.

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.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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