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Saratoga, CA

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A swanky suburban enclave offering prime access to all of Silicon Valley

Suburb Commuter Mountains Nature Outdoors Wineries Upscale Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly College

Saratoga is a southwest San Jose suburb, located adjacent to Cupertino where the cityscape begins to give way to the surrounding hills and forests. As a cozy residential community in the heart of Silicon Valley, Saratoga serves as a popular home base for tech sector commuters, and the superb schools and low crime rate boost the appeal for families as well. The majority of the city is filled by neighborhoods, with the rental market primarily offering upscale single-family homes.

The compact yet thriving Downtown area along Big Basin Way is packed with coffeehouses, bars, unique bistros, and specialty shops, with a network of tree-shaded sidewalks creating a highly popular walking district. Sanborn County Park and Castle Rock State Park are just outside the city, allowing you to hit the trails and explore the region’s rugged natural beauty anytime.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Saratoga, CA is $1,428 for one bedroom, $2,835 for two bedrooms, and $4,561 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saratoga has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,428/month
692 Sq Ft
House
$4,854/month
932 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Saratoga, CA

Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Blue Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

406 Students

9
out of 10

Christa McAuliffe Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

402 Students

8
out of 10

Argonaut Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

342 Students

8
out of 10

Foothill Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

302 Students

8
out of 10

Saratoga Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

296 Students

8
out of 10

Redwood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

685 Students

8
out of 10

Christa McAuliffe Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

402 Students

8
out of 10

Saratoga High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,194 Students

8
out of 10

Prospect High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,459 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hakone Gardens
  • Villa Montalvo
  • Jack Fischer Park
  • Sanborn Science and Nature Center
  • Fremont Older Open Space Preserve

Military Bases

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.