Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
San Jose, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
San Jose, CA rent rose 11.2% year over year, with a current median of $3,354/month. Renters today are paying $339 more per month on average than last year, despite a modest month-over-month decline of 0.8%.
Vs. national rents
San Jose rents run roughly 1.8× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the pricier West Coast metros for renters. The market offers 370 total rentals and a concentrated inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in San Jose rent for $2,095/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,500/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,096/month. Houses command a median of $4,500/month, while apartments are at $3,186/month, showing distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Pfiffer rents fell 76.8% year over year to $2,929/month across 24 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide 11.2% rise. Hathaway saw rents climb 38.3% to $4,695/month, showing significant local variation within San Jose.
Median rent
Median rent in San Jose
$3,353/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in San Jose is $3,353 per month as of November 2026. This is 77% above the national average rent, or $1,453 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Jose
370
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 decreased by 1% 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 $3,185, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in San Jose run $2,907 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,574.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,095 | 3% |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $4,400 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,096 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackford | $3,301 | |
Blossom Valley | $3,503 | |
Canoas Garden | $3,094 | |
Countrybrook Lagoon | $3,514 | |
Del Marietta Southwest | $3,110 | |
Downtown San Jose | $3,048 | |
Garden Alameda | $3,838 | |
Mckay Ringwood | $3,867 | |
Renaissance | $3,720 | |
Willow Glen | $3,050 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,185 | No Change | 9% | |
Condos | $2,950 | No Change | 15% | |
Houses | $4,500 | No Change | 13% | |
Rooms | $1,497 | No Change | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,096
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Downtown San Jose
Average rent
$3,048
Garden Alameda
Average rent
$3,838
Blossom Valley
Average rent
$3,503
Countrybrook Lagoon
Average rent
$3,514
Blackford
Average rent
$3,301
Del Marietta Southwest
Average rent
$3,110
Renaissance
Average rent
$3,720
Mckay Ringwood
Average rent
$3,867
Canoas Garden
Average rent
$3,094
Willow Glen
Average rent
$3,050
Apartments
Average rent
$3,185
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last year
15%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,497
Last year
7%
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
77%higher than the national median
88%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
$3,578
19%$4,497
9%$3,199
13%$4,500
29%$3,607
12%$3,200
8%$4,125
10%$4,602
25%$3,757
20%$6,490
$3,887
18%$2,980
10%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 | 20% higher |
| Groceries | 12% higher |
| Health | 12% higher |
| Housing | 225% higher |
| Transportation | 37% higher |
| Utilities | 38% higher |
Discover rentals in San Jose, CA
1d ago
3641 Kilo Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124
1 bed
1 bath
$890
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
4h ago
524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
625 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cimarron house for rent in San Jose
809 Gridley St, San Jose, CA 95127
5 beds
3 baths
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 19
1d ago
Verified
77 N Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,895–$7,827
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Branham-Jarvis house for rent in San Jose
1400 Searcy Dr, San Jose, CA 95118
3 beds
2 baths
$7,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 21
3d ago
355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
2 beds
2 baths
$5,968–$6,897
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Hathaway house for rent in San Jose
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4h ago
Verified
99 Vista Montana, San Jose, CA 95134
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,430–$5,293
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5560 Lexington Ave, San Jose, CA 95123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,860–$4,405
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5322 Wong Dr, San Jose, CA 95123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,703–$3,154
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2130 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA 95126
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,473–$3,522
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2130 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA 95126
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,473–$3,522
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5322 Wong Dr, San Jose, CA 95123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,703–$3,154
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,361–$5,271
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
5h ago
Verified
150 Palm Valley Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,589–$4,887
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5560 Lexington Ave, San Jose, CA 95123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,860–$4,405
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5322 Wong Dr, San Jose, CA 95123
2 beds
1 bath
$3,050
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2130 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA 95126
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,473–$3,522
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
99 Vista Montana, San Jose, CA 95134
2 beds
2 baths
$4,230–$4,330
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $3,353 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Jose?
Average rent prices in San Jose have decreased by 1% 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 77% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,453 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Jose?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose are Downtown San Jose ($3,048/mo), Willow Glen ($3,050/mo), and Canoas Garden ($3,094/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 $134,000/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?
January offers the lowest rents in San Jose, with approximately 5.5% savings compared to July's peak prices. November and December also see less competitive conditions with reduced demand, while April and July are the most competitive months.
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).