Santa Clara, CA Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$3,935
1-year change
+12.2%
$429/mo
5-year change
+34.4%
$1,008/mo
10-year change
+39.2%
$1,109/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Santa Clara

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$2,651/mo0.0%
2016$2,874/mo+8.4%+8.4%
2017$2,833/mo-1.4%+6.9%
2018$2,984/mo+5.3%+12.6%
2019$3,046/mo+2.1%+14.9%
2020$3,105/mo+1.9%+17.1%
2021$2,867/mo-7.7%+8.1%
2022$3,167/mo+10.5%+19.5%
2023$3,303/mo+4.3%+24.6%
2024$3,391/mo+2.7%+27.9%
2025$3,481/mo+2.7%+31.3%
2026$3,727/mo+7.1%+40.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Santa Clara changed since 2015?

Median rent in Santa Clara, CA was $2,535 in 2015-01 and is $3,935 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,400 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 +34.4% ($1,008 per month). The current median is $3,935.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Santa Clara, CA has changed +39.2% ($1,109 per month). It is now $3,935.

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

Year over year, median rent in Santa Clara, CA has increased +12.2% ($429/mo). Current median: $3,935.

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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.