Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
San Jose, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where San Jose rent stands today
San Jose, CA rent rose 10.5% year over year, with a current median of $3,380/month. Renters today are paying $328 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level this month.
Vs. national rents
San Jose runs roughly 1.8× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among the pricier West Coast metros. The market includes 368 total rentals and has a smaller inventory compared to some larger metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in San Jose rent for about $2,225/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,683/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,580/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,495/month and $5,250/month respectively. These figures reflect the range renters face by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Country View Estate rents fell 66.2% year over year to $4,395/month across 23 rentals, a sharp contrast to the citywide 10.5% rise. Burbank saw rents climb 143.9% year over year to $5,182/month, showing significant neighborhood-level divergence in San Jose.
Median rent
Median rent in San Jose
$3,380/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in San Jose is $3,380 per month as of August 2026. This is 76% above the national average rent, or $1,455 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Jose
368
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Jose rentals at each price point
Rent trends in San Jose, CA
Average rent prices in San Jose have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
San Jose, CA
Rent prices in San Jose vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Jose is $3,248, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in San Jose run $2,934 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,679.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,225 | No Change |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,683 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,580 | 5% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,495 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $5,250 | 1% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackford | $3,575 | |
Blossom Valley | $3,809 | |
Calvert | $3,215 | |
Canoas Garden | $3,196 | |
Countrybrook Lagoon | $3,357 | |
Del Marietta Southwest | $3,067 | |
Downtown San Jose | $2,815 | |
Garden Alameda | $4,081 | |
Rancho Santa Teresa | $3,590 | |
Renaissance | $3,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,248 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,683
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,580
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Downtown San Jose
Average rent
$2,815
Garden Alameda
Average rent
$4,081
Blossom Valley
Average rent
$3,809
Countrybrook Lagoon
Average rent
$3,357
Rancho Santa Teresa
Average rent
$3,590
Blackford
Average rent
$3,575
Renaissance
Average rent
$3,900
Del Marietta Southwest
Average rent
$3,067
Canoas Garden
Average rent
$3,196
Calvert
Average rent
$3,215
Apartments
Average rent
$3,248
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in San Jose, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in San Jose and Campbell by all bedroom counts and property types.
San Jose
76%higher than the national median
86%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Jose, CA is 6% lower than the median rent in Campbell, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,590
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12%$3,100
11%$4,667
19%$3,522
6%$3,400
15%$4,270
7%$4,230
8%$3,530
5%$4,900
$3,787
13%$3,019
14%Cost of living in San Jose, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 21% higher |
| Groceries | 11% higher |
| Health | 10% higher |
| Housing | 228% higher |
| Transportation | 37% higher |
| Utilities | 41% higher |
Discover rentals in San Jose, CA
5d+ ago
524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$2,000
Apartment for rent
20h ago
House for rent in San Jose
363 Meadow Ln #NA, San Jose, CA 95127
1 bed
0.5 baths
$1,000
House for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose
737 S 11th St #3, San Jose, CA 95112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose house for rent in San Jose
71 S 8th St, San Jose, CA 95112
4 beds
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
Available Aug 16
17h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$24,975
$24,232
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Broadway-Palmhaven house for rent in San Jose
3 beds
3 baths
$7,445
House for rent
48m ago
355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,340–$7,405
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Newhall-Sherwood house for rent in San Jose
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,900
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
2130 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA 95126
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,408–$3,522
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,900–$5,899
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
2h ago
Verified
2130 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA 95126
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,408–$3,522
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,900–$5,899
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
2h ago
Verified
2130 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA 95126
2 beds
1 bath
$3,302–$3,522
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
535 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for San Jose, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the San Jose rental market.
How much is rent in San Jose?
The average rent in San Jose is $3,380 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Jose?
Average rent prices in San Jose have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does San Jose rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Jose is 76% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,455 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Jose?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose are Downtown San Jose ($2,815/mo), Del Marietta Southwest ($3,067/mo), and Canoas Garden ($3,196/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Jose?
To comfortably afford rent in San Jose, you'd need to earn approximately $135,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in San Jose?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in San Jose average around $2,670/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,390/month. One-bedrooms remained relatively stable year over year while two-bedrooms are up 1.1%.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).