Santa Clara, CA rental market

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Last updated August 16, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Santa Clara, CA is $3,428.

Average rent

$3,428

Month-over-month change

+$19

Year-over-year change

+$32

Available rentals

269

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $10,400.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0001
$1,1002
$1,2004
$1,3004
$1,4005
$1,5002
$1,6001
$1,7005
$1,8005
$1,9003
$2,0005
$2,1009
$2,2007
$2,3008
$2,4006
$2,50013
$2,6007
$2,70010
$2,80011
$2,90015
$3,00011
$3,10012
$3,20018
$3,3008
$3,40011
$3,5009
$3,6007
$3,7005
$3,80013
$3,90012
$4,0005
$4,1008
$4,2003
$4,3008
$4,4008
$4,5009
$4,6006
$4,7009
$4,8004
$4,9008
$5,000+34

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $32 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,201$3,000
Feb$3,202$3,200
Mar$3,100$3,175
Apr$2,970$3,200
May$2,970$3,400
Jun$2,980$3,400
Jul$3,467$3,395
Aug$3,350$3,449
Sep$3,279No data
Oct$3,191No data
Nov$3,250No data
Dec$3,095No data

Market temperature

The Santa Clara, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Santa Clara, CA is 63% higher than the national average.

Santa Clara, CAvs.

$3,428

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Santa Clara, CA?

The average rent in Santa Clara, CA is $3,428.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Santa Clara, CA?

Houses in Santa Clara, CA rent between $1,100 - $10,400 with an average rent of $3,428.

3. How has the rent in Santa Clara, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Santa Clara, CA increased by $32

4. How much has the rent in Santa Clara, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Santa Clara, CA increased by $19

5. How many available rentals are there in Santa Clara, CA?

There are currently 269 rentals available in Santa Clara, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Santa Clara, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Santa Clara, CA is $3,428 — 63.24% higher the national average of $2,100.