How much is the average rent in San Jose, CA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

San Jose's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $3,400 monthly. These figures reflect the city's position as a major tech hub in Silicon Valley, where housing costs align with the area's high-paying technology sector.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in San Jose, CA?

January offers the lowest rental prices in San Jose, while July sees the highest rents with approximately 5.5% difference between these months. November and December present the least competitive rental market with reduced demand, making winter months ideal for finding better deals compared to the competitive summer peak season.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in San Jose, CA?

San Jose offers distinct neighborhoods for different lifestyles, with Bascom-Forest, Renaissance, Wooster-26th, and McKay-Ringwood providing high walk scores and excellent transit access for active renters. Pet owners find welcoming communities in The Village, Lanai-Cunningham, Coldwater, and Almaden Meadows, which feature specialized pet amenities and no breed restrictions.

What areas of San Jose, CA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Anderson West offers the most affordable option at around $2,110 per month, sitting 19% below the city median. Del Marietta Southwest provides good value at around $2,440 monthly (7% below median), while Blackford averages around $2,300 per month, representing 12% below the city's median rent.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in San Jose, CA?

San Jose welcomes pets with 58% of rental listings offering pet-friendly policies, making it easy for renters to find accommodations for their companions. The city's tech-focused rental market caters to busy professionals who want to share their homes with pets, reflecting the lifestyle needs of Silicon Valley residents.

Are utilities usually included in rent in San Jose, CA?

Utilities are rarely included in San Jose rental prices, with only about 0.05% of total listings including utilities in the rent. This pattern holds consistent across all apartment sizes, from studios to 3-bedrooms, where utility inclusion remains under 0.1% of available units.

Apartments for Rent with Move In Special in San Jose, CA

25 rentals

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4h ago

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West Glen Apartments

2265 South Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008

Rent special | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,095–$2,295

Apartment for rent

Available May 21

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Carpet

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

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Rent special

5h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Briarwood at Central Park

4200 Bay St, Fremont, CA 94538

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,309–$3,089

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

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Resident insights

Rent special

17h ago

9.1

Excellent

The Pierce

2 Pierce Ave, San Jose, CA 95110

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,814–$5,263

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Controlled Access

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Roof Deck

Wheelchair Accessible

Highly rated

Rent special

17h ago

9.4

Excellent

Verified

Avalon Willow Glen

3200 Rubino Dr, San Jose, CA 95125

Rent special | Garage parking | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,880–$3,930

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Package Service

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

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Highly rated

Rent special

17h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Avalon Union City

24 Union Sq, Union City, CA 94587

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Balcony

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,690–$4,050

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Roof Deck

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Airbnb-friendly

Highly rated

22h ago

9.3

Excellent

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Estancia at Santa Clara

1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,297–$4,388

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

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Nearby rental good for eco-living

$3,242–$5,837

1501 Berryessa Rd

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$2,814–$5,263

2 Pierce Ave

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Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

AIRE

3401 Iron Point Dr, San Jose, CA 95134

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,227–$6,608

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

EV Charging

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Highly rated

Rent special

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Modera San Pedro Square

28 N Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Balcony

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,095–$4,525

Apartment for rent

Available May 31

Top amenities

Fitness Center

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

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1d ago

9.1

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River Row

444 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,225–$7,500

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Top amenities

Business Center

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Roof Deck

Storage

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1d ago

9.4

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eaves West Valley

700 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,215–$3,636

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Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

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Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,750

Downtown San Jose

$2,775

Anderson West

$2,095

Downtown San Jose

$2,670

Downtown San Jose

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1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Rosa Crest Studios

394 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117

Rent special | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

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Rent special

1d ago

9.7

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eaves Mountain View at Middlefield

555 W Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043

Rent special | Balcony | Swimming pool

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,710–$4,369

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fitness Center

Package Service

Roof Deck

Swimming Pool

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Highly rated

Rent special

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Avalon Silicon Valley

1257 Lakeside Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$3,570–$5,180

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

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Highly rated

Rent special

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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eaves Foster City

700 Marlin Ave, Foster City, CA 94404

Rent special | On-site laundry | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,633–$3,865

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Top amenities

Carpet

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

Swimming Pool

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Rent special

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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eaves San Jose

1895 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95132

Rent special | Swimming pool | Fitness center

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,410–$3,512

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Swimming Pool

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Highly rated

Rent special

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

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Avalon Morrison Park

899 Morrison Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95126

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$3,140–$5,244

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Roof Deck

Swimming Pool

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Resident insights

Rent special

2d ago

8.5

Very good

The Platform Urban Apartments

1501 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,242–$5,837

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

Airbnb-friendly

Highly rated

2d ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

The Lex

5560 Lexington Ave, San Jose, CA 95123

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,810–$4,625

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

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Airbnb-friendly

Rent special

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Alborada

1001 Beethoven Cmn, Fremont, CA 94538

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,610–$3,496

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Package Service

Storage

Swimming Pool

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2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Vineyards Apartments

7936 Westwood Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,380–$3,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Business Center

Fitness Center

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

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Rent special

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

Verified

Vista del Lago

2650 Keystone Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Rent special | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,295–$2,995

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 8

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Business Center

Carpet

On-Site Laundry

Residents Lounge

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Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

eaves Union City

2175 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587

Rent special | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,320–$2,665

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Roof Deck

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Highly rated

Rent special

4d ago

8.3

Very good

SPARQ

5 E Reed St, San Jose, CA 95112

Rent special | Assigned parking

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,755–$2,790

Apartment for rent

West View Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

Highly rated

Rent special

4d ago

9.3

Excellent

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West View Park Apartments

2600 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587

Rent special | On-site laundry | Balcony

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,500

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Storage

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Income restricted

Rent special

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

Verified

The Millton

900 Chestnut Street, Redwood City, CA 94063

Rent special | Controlled access

Studio–3 beds

0–2 baths

$2,637–$3,701

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 20

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