What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Santa Clara County, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Santa Clara County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in Santa Clara County, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Santa Clara County. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Santa Clara County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara County, CA from $972

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Santa Clara County, CA?

There are 8,091 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Stevens Creek, San Jose, CA 95129
$972+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 462 - 1,071 sq ft
Stevens CreekSan Jose, CA 95129
Call(380) 233-6408
88 Saratoga Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
$1,005+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 421 - 1,034 sq ft
88 Saratoga AvenueSanta Clara, CA 95051
Call(669) 341-1209
Borregas Court Apartments, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
$1,200+ /mo
Studio · 4 units available
Borregas Court ApartmentsSunnyvale, CA 94089
New Today
Call(669) 208-7563
872 San Junipero Dr #1, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
$1,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 768 sq ft
872 San Junipero Dr #1Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Call(669) 219-8739
524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,295/mo
Studio · 1 units available
524 S 9th StSan Jose, CA 95112
498 S 7th St #1B, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,380/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 315 sq ft
498 S 7th St #1BSan Jose, CA 95112
Town Park Towers, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,400+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 377 - 559 sq ft
Town Park TowersSan Jose, CA 95112
Special Offer
365 & 361 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
365 & 361 Willow StSan Jose, CA 95110
Alma Place, Palo Alto, CA 94301
$1,483/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Alma PlacePalo Alto, CA 94301
Pollard Plaza, San Jose, CA 95122
$1,486+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 500 - 560 sq ft
Pollard PlazaSan Jose, CA 95122
Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
$1,490/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
Camden AveSan Jose, CA 95124
1288 Weathersfield Way, San Jose, CA 95118
$1,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
1288 Weathersfield WaySan Jose, CA 95118
Shires Memorial Center (Senior Independent Living) 55+, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,536+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 350 - 650 sq ft
Shires Memorial Center (Senior Independent Living) 55+San Jose, CA 95112
229 E Saint John St #C, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,595/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
229 E Saint John St #CSan Jose, CA 95112
428 N 2nd St #B, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,600/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
428 N 2nd St #BSan Jose, CA 95112
Private Room in 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment., San Jose, CA 95130
$1,600+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
Private Room in 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment.San Jose, CA 95130
Palm Court Senior, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,633/mo
1 bed · 3 units available
Palm Court SeniorSan Jose, CA 95110
Susie Ln, Gilroy, CA 95020
$1,650/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 300 sq ft
Susie LnGilroy, CA 95020
452 S 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,650/mo
Studio · 1 units available
452 S 3rd StreetSan Jose, CA 95112
Griffith Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,650+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath
Griffith ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
7397 Monterey Rd #336, Gilroy, CA 95020
$1,675/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 425 sq ft
7397 Monterey Rd #336Gilroy, CA 95020
2237 Luz Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
$1,695/mo
Studio · 1 units available
2237 Luz AveSan Jose, CA 95116
1055 Vermont, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,695+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
1055 VermontSan Jose, CA 95126
New Today
75 E Gish Rd #14, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,695/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 425 sq ft
75 E Gish Rd #14San Jose, CA 95112
426 W San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA 95110
$1,695+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
426 W San Fernando StreetSan Jose, CA 95110
336 N 5th St #1, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,695/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
336 N 5th St #1San Jose, CA 95112
Hacienda Creek Senior Apartments, San Jose, CA 95116
$1,699/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 607 - 667 sq ft
Hacienda Creek Senior ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95116
Surrey Square Apartments, San Jose, CA 95125
$1,700+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 bath · 340 - 720 sq ft
Surrey Square ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95125
19040 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
$1,700/mo
Studio · 1 units available
19040 Monterey RdMorgan Hill, CA 95037
Solaire, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,706/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 347 sq ft
SolaireSan Jose, CA 95126
Virginia Street Studios | Affordable Apartments, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,708+ /mo
Studio · 5 units available
Virginia Street Studios | Affordable ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95112
New Today
1502-1530 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
$1,730/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1502-1530 Alum Rock AveSan Jose, CA 95116
New Today
Alameda Gardens, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,750+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath
Alameda GardensSan Jose, CA 95126
19 Dale Dr #BACK, San Jose, CA 95127
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath
19 Dale Dr #BACKSan Jose, CA 95127
446 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 units available
446 S 11th StSan Jose, CA 95112
Price Drop
West Village Apartments, San Jose, CA 95117
$1,799+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 bath · 450 - 900 sq ft
West Village ApartmentsSan Jose, CA 95117
3002 Magliocco Dr #0, San Jose, CA 95128
$1,800/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 408 sq ft
3002 Magliocco Dr #0San Jose, CA 95128
1913 Sumatra Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 320 sq ft
1913 Sumatra AveSan Jose, CA 95122
8897 Monterey Rd #1, Gilroy, CA 95020
$1,800/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 180 sq ft
8897 Monterey Rd #1Gilroy, CA 95020
1090 Myrtle St #2, San Jose, CA 95126
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 525 sq ft
1090 Myrtle St #2San Jose, CA 95126