What is the average rent in Santa Clara?

The median asking rent in Santa Clara is $2,125/mo across 23 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,478/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Santa Clara?

A one-bedroom in Santa Clara runs about $1,995/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,194/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Santa Clara?

At the 30% rule, the $2,125/mo median asking rent in Santa Clara takes about $85,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Santa Clara?

49% of Santa Clara's 9,858 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Santa Clara right now?

23 rentals are available in Santa Clara right now, across the 8 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Santa Clara cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Santa Clara's $2,478/mo median is 7% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Santa Clara, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Santa Clara is $2,125/mo across 23 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,478/mo (Census estimate) — 7% below the SF Bay Area average and 77% above the national one. 49% of the 9,858 people here rent. Fairway tracks 8 Santa Clara properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Santa Clara?

A one-bedroom in Santa Clara runs $1,995/mo and a two-bedroom $3,194/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$1,995/mo	65%	15	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,194/mo	30%	7	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$3,400/mo	4%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Santa Clara, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Santa Clara's $2,125/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Santa Clara

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Santa Clara pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$1,000–$1,499

10%

$1,500–$1,999

20%

$2,000+

67%

Is Santa Clara a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Santa Clara grades B- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsC+

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Santa Clara$2,1258B-

Longwood/Winton Grove$2,45712C+

Jackson Triangle$2,67531B-

Southgate$2,80012B

Mt. Eden$2,84310B

North Hayward$2,84036B

Mission/Foothill$2,40925B

Harder/Tennyson$2,49038C

Upper B Street$2,43622B

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Santa Clara.

Population9,858

Median Income$92K

Hispanic

50%

Asian

27%

White

10%

Black

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Santa Clara get to work.

Drive Alone63%

Walk/Bike2%

Work from Home14%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Santa Clara.

Home Types

Single Family

39%

Large Apt Building

30%

Townhouse

22%

Small Apt Building

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

22%

1980–1999

23%

1960–1979

21%

1940–1959

31%

Before 1939

Renting in Santa Clara, explained

What is the average rent in Santa Clara?: The median asking rent in Santa Clara is $2,125/mo across 23 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,478/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Santa Clara?: A one-bedroom in Santa Clara runs about $1,995/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,194/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Santa Clara a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Santa Clara grades B- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Santa Clara?: At the 30% rule, the $2,125/mo median asking rent in Santa Clara takes about $85,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Santa Clara?: 49% of Santa Clara's 9,858 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Santa Clara right now?: 23 rentals are available in Santa Clara right now, across the 8 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Santa Clara cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Santa Clara's $2,478/mo median is 7% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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