Rent in Santa Clara, CA
Across Santa Clara's 7 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $3,270 a month, with figures from $2,837–$4,230. The highest typical rent is in 95054 ($3,865) and the lowest in 95050 ($3,014). Owner-occupied homes in Santa Clara County pay about 0.67% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,460 | $2,088–$3,361 | 7 |
| 1 bed | $2,780 | $2,178–$3,590 | 7 |
| 2 beds | $3,270 | $2,837–$4,230 | 7 |
| 3 beds | $4,390 | $3,500–$5,680 | 7 |
| 4 beds | $4,690 | $3,500–$6,060 | 7 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Santa Clara ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Santa Clara, CA?
- About $3,270 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $2,837–$4,230. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Santa Clara, CA?
- About $2,780 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $2,178–$3,590. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Santa Clara, CA?
- About $4,390 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$5,680. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Santa Clara, CA?
- About $2,460 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $2,088–$3,361. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Santa Clara, CA?
- About $4,690 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$6,060. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Santa Clara ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 95054 has the highest typical rent at $3,865 a month, and 95050 the lowest at $3,014.
- What is the property tax rate in Santa Clara, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Santa Clara County pay a typical 0.67% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Santa Clara rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).