Santa Clara, CA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$3,958
1-year change
+8.2%
$299/mo
5-year change
+29.7%
$906/mo
10-year change
+39.5%
$1,121/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Santa Clara

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$2,679/mo—0.0%
2016$2,909/mo+8.6%+8.6%
2017$2,875/mo-1.2%+7.3%
2018$3,030/mo+5.4%+13.1%
2019$3,094/mo+2.1%+15.5%
2020$3,163/mo+2.2%+18.1%
2021$2,915/mo-7.8%+8.8%
2022$3,225/mo+10.6%+20.4%
2023$3,367/mo+4.4%+25.7%
2024$3,452/mo+2.5%+28.9%
2025$3,594/mo+4.1%+34.2%
2026$3,807/mo+5.9%+42.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Santa Clara changed since 2015?

Median rent in Santa Clara, CA was $2,571 in 2015-01 and is $3,958 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,387 per month over 11 years.

How much has Santa Clara rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Santa Clara, CA has changed +29.7% ($906 per month). The current median is $3,958.

What has rent in Santa Clara done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Santa Clara, CA has changed +39.5% ($1,121 per month). It is now $3,958.

Is rent in Santa Clara going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Santa Clara, CA has increased +8.2% ($299/mo). Current median: $3,958.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.