Average Rent in Santa Clara, CA

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Current Versus Historical Santa Clara, CA Rents

Santa Clara rentals average $3,355 for a studio rental to $6,795 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,060, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,536 (84.39%) year-over-year from $1,820 to $3,355. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,841 (78.43%) year-over-year from $2,347 to $4,188. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,918 (64.14%) year-over-year from $2,990 to $4,908. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $476 (11.54%) year-over-year from $4,124 to $4,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $778 (-14.50%) year-over-year from $5,368 to $4,590. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.49% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.49% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.39% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 27.57% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $6.05 $3,355 $1,820 (84.39%) $1,423 (135.85%)
1 BR $4.83 $4,188 $2,347 (78.43%) $2,084 (100.97%)
2 BR $4.03 $4,908 $2,990 (64.14%) $2,594 (89.19%)
3 BR $3.10 $4,600 $4,124 (11.54%) $3,625 (26.90%)
4+ BR $3.88 $4,590 $5,368 (-14.50%) $5,632 (-18.50%)

Historical Rents in Santa Clara, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions - Santa Clara Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Santa Clara, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Santa Clara, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,060. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Santa Clara, CA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Santa Clara, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in Santa Clara, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,355 and an average price per square feet of $6.05. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Santa Clara.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Santa Clara, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,938 and an average price per square feet of $4.83. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Santa Clara.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Santa Clara, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,888 and an average price per square feet of $4.03. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Santa Clara.
How have rent prices in Santa Clara, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Santa Clara, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.84%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.78%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.64%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Santa Clara, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Santa Clara, CA is around $3,248/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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