Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA from $900 (34 Rentals)

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

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 468 S 6th St

$1,100 - $4,200

Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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468 S 6th St

San JoseCA95112
property at 685 Locust St

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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685 Locust St

San JoseCA95110
property at 125 Laurel Grove Ln

$1,200

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$1,200
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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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125 Laurel Grove Ln

San JoseCA95126

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property at 5486 Colony Field Dr

$1,399

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$1,399
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5486 Colony Field Dr

San JoseCA95123

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property at 1793 Hillebrant Plz

$1,800

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$1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1793 Hillebrant Plz, Unit #1, Unit #1

1793 Hillebrant Plz
Santa ClaraCA95050
property at 164 S 10th St

$1,995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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164 S 10th St

San JoseCA95112

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property at 1609 Lee Way

$2,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1609 Lee Way

MilpitasCA95035
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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 - Fall 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$995
Blossom Valley Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$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
Wheeler Manor - Affordable Senior Housing 62+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,257
Vela ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,437
The FranciscanRoom 8Studio,1BA$1,450
The Village at Willow GlenBuilding A1BR,1BA$1,594

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA

As of April 18, 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
Westwood Properties55 S 6th1BR,1BA$2.58
27 North - Student Housing Apartments2D Private Attached - Spring 2026 (Other)2BR,2BA$2.19
Arcadia ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.57
515 E WiLL71BR,1BA$2.49
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 8580 Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $18,879. There are also 634 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Clara County ranging from $900 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 $900 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,676.

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 $1,464 to $16,803, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,655.

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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