Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
San Jose, CA

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA is $3,195. This is +64%, or $1,245, higher than the national average.

$3.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,195

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

386

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA is $3,195. This is +64%, or $1,245, higher than the national average.

$3.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
39%
40%
11%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

57%
43%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
San Jose, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
San Jose, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in San Jose, CA is $3,117. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA costs about $2,739 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,500. Houses for rent in San Jose, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,087.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,495

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,445

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$4,266

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,295

3%

19%

Studio

$1,997

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,445

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,266

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in San Jose, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in San Jose, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in San Jose, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Campbell, CA.

San Jose

Median rent price$3,195
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,990
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Jose, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Cost of living in
San Jose, CA

The overall cost of living in San Jose, CA is 81% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

18% higher

Groceries

15% higher

Health

20% higher

Housing

221% higher

Transportation

41% higher

Utilities

59% higher

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7.3

Very good

1285 Plum Street

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