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.

Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA - 309 Rentals

Highly rated

23m ago

8.9

Very good

Creekside Apartments

1800 Stokes St, San Jose, CA 95126

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,540–$3,100

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

3D tour

46m ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

1 South Market Street

1 S Market St #1270, San Jose, CA 95113

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,370

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

EV Charging

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Swimming Pool

TV

51m ago

8.7

Very good

Santana Row

355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Garage parking

1–4 beds

1–3 baths

$3,434–$13,989

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fitness Center

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

Highly rated

Rent special

1h ago

8.3

Very good

AIRE

3401 Iron Point Dr, San Jose, CA 95134

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,267–$7,047

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

EV Charging

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Resident insights

Rent special

2h ago

8.8

Very good

The Pierce

2 Pierce Ave, San Jose, CA 95110

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Carpet

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,007–$5,229

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

Elevator

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

2h ago

8.8

Very good

The Standard (CA)

515 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$3,254–$4,620

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Storage

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Resident insights

Rent special

2h ago

8.8

Very good

The Platform Urban Apartments

1501 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,204–$7,113

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

EV Charging

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

3h ago

8.9

Very good

Palm Court Apartments

750 N 23rd St, San Jose, CA 95112

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Swimming pool

1–3 beds

1 bath

$2,399–$3,299

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

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Highly rated

7h ago

9.1

Excellent

Modera San Pedro Square

28 N Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Balcony

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,870–$4,119

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 16

Top amenities

Fitness Center

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Swimming Pool

10h ago

8.9

Very good

Woodland Meadow

1600 Whitewood Dr, San Jose, CA 95131

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$2,840–$4,535

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

14h ago

Pet Friendly Montevideo house for rent in San Jose

1608 Guadalajara Ct, San Jose, CA 95120

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

4 beds

2.5 baths

$6,400

House for rent

Available May 22

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

18h ago

9.4

Excellent

Villa Torino

29 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95110

Dogs and cats ok | Balcony | Swimming pool

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,546–$4,428

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

19h ago

8.8

Very good

Willow Creek

935 Willowleaf Dr, San Jose, CA 95128

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$3,296–$22,196

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

20h ago

Pet Friendly house for rent in San Jose

CHARMING 1BD/1BA UNIT

809 Auzerais Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

House for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

Pet Friendly Downtown San Jose house for rent in San Jose

277 N 16th St, San Jose, CA 95112

Dogs and cats ok | Carpet | In-unit laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$3,400

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Carpet

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Enclave

4343 Renaissance Dr, San Jose, CA 95134

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Carpet

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,002–$11,604

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

Residents Lounge

Roof Deck

1d ago

Pet Friendly Calabazas North apartment for rent in San Jose

0400 - Bark Lane 7240

7240 Bark Ln, San Jose, CA 95129

Dogs and cats ok

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Pet Friendly Gardner apartment for rent in San Jose

North Glen Apartments

596 W William St, San Jose, CA 95125

Dogs and cats ok

Studio

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Pet Friendly Cambrian house for rent in San Jose

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$4,200

House for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

1d ago

Pet Friendly Almaden apartment for rent in San Jose

2 Bedroom, 1 bath , Garage

5613 Hoffman Ct #A, San Jose, CA 95118

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 18

Top amenities

Carpet

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

899 Morrison Park Drive

899 Morrison Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95126

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$3,950–$6,280

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

Wi-Fi

1d ago

Verified

4000 Rhoda Dr, San Jose, CA 95117

Dogs and cats ok | Garden | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$8,561

$8,304

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

TV

Wi-Fi

1d ago

Verified

148 Flintwell Ct, San Jose, CA 95138

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

4 beds

2 baths

$18,538

$18,247

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

TV

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

1300 The Alameda

1300 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$4,100–$4,470

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

TV

Wi-Fi

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

1895 N. Capitol Ave

1895 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95132

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,360–$4,250

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

TV

Wi-Fi

1d ago

Verified

3200 Rubino Dr #6074A, San Jose, CA 95125

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,790

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

TV

Wi-Fi

1d ago

Verified

Vistamont Dr #1735, San Jose, CA 95118

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$4,040

$3,260

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Furnished

Microwave

Oven

Wi-Fi

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

754 The Alameda

754 The Alameda #1154, San Jose, CA 95126

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,920–$4,800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Elevator

Furnished

Oven

TV

Wi-Fi

1d ago

Verified

3130 Rubino Dr #1091, San Jose, CA 95125

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,390

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

TV

3D tour

1d ago

Pet Friendly Fowler house for rent in San Jose

4162 Pinot Gris Way - Gorgeous Remodeled Evergreen Home with Solar!

4162 Pinot Gris Way, San Jose, CA 95135

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

4 beds

4.5 baths

$6,450

House for rent

Top amenities

Concierge Service

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Package Service

2d ago

Pet Friendly Branham-Jarvis house for rent in San Jose

1579 Calle De Stuarda, San Jose, CA 95118

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | Air conditioning

4 beds

2 baths

$5,795

House for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Garage Parking

2d ago

8.5

Very good

The Fay

10 E Reed St, San Jose, CA 95112

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,570–$4,775

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

2d ago

8.8

Very good

www.almadenterrace.com

2118 Canoas Garden Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Carpet

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,595–$3,595

Apartment for rent

Available May 16

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Package Service

2d ago

Pet Friendly Downtown San Jose townhouse for rent in San Jose

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

3 beds

3 baths

$5,200

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Swimming Pool

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Vespaio

130 Stockton Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,279–$5,554

Apartment for rent

Available May 16

Top amenities

Fitness Center

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Age restricted

2d ago

Pet Friendly Rose Glen apartment for rent in San Jose

$1,822 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In San Jose With Great Amenities

655 Richmond Ave #226, San Jose, CA 95128

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,822

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

Wheelchair Accessible

2d ago

Pet Friendly Colony Green condo for rent in San Jose

5387 Colony Green Dr, San Jose, CA 95123

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Condo for rent

Available May 13

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

Swimming Pool

2d ago

Pet Friendly River Oaks condo for rent in San Jose

Modern 1Bedroom and 1Bathroom in North San Jose

435 Milan Dr, San Jose, CA 95134

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Elevator

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

Swimming Pool

2d ago

Pet Friendly River Oaks apartment for rent in San Jose

Beautifully designed 1Bedroom and 1Bathroom in North San Jose

440 Navaro Pl, San Jose, CA 95134

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

3d ago

Pet Friendly townhouse for rent in San Jose

1227 Water Lily Way, San Jose, CA 95129

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry

4 beds

3 baths

$4,995

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

3D tour

3d ago

Pet Friendly Willow Glen house for rent in San Jose

1724 Alberta Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$3,295

House for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

Wi-Fi

3d ago

Pet Friendly condo for rent in San Jose

Modern, Light-Filled Condo in Prime Silicon Valley Location Located within a desirable, award-winni

1071 Dewberry Pl #110, San Jose, CA 95131

Dogs and cats ok | Carpet | In-unit laundry

4 beds

3.5 baths

$5,000

Condo for rent

Available Jun 21

Top amenities

Carpet

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

8.6

Very good

95 N 8th Street

95 N 8th St, San Jose, CA 95112

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

3d ago

Pet Friendly Creekside South house for rent in San Jose

7240 Wild Creek Dr, San Jose, CA 95120

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$4,000

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

8.3

Very good

SPARQ

5 E Reed St, San Jose, CA 95112

Dogs and cats ok | Assigned parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,685–$4,090

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3D tour

3d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

367 Santana Row

367 Santana Row #1327, San Jose, CA 95128

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$4,320–$5,590

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Dishwasher

Microwave

Oven

TV

Wi-Fi

3d ago

Pet Friendly Downtown San Jose condo for rent in San Jose

1 E Julian St #313, San Jose, CA 95112

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

3 baths

$3,650

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

3d ago

7.9

Very good

Shelter Creek Apartments

2050 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA 95126

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,400–$2,850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Latitude 37

1277 Babb Ct, San Jose, CA 95125

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,500–$3,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1778 Davis

1778 Davis St, San Jose, CA 95126

Dogs and cats ok | Dishwasher

Studio

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

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