Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 24, 2025
Average rent in
San Jose, CA
Last updated on September 24, 2025
Last updated on September 24, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA is $3,059. This is +55%, or $1,084, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$3,059
3%Total rentals
450
for rent on Zumper.com
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA is $3,059. This is +55%, or $1,084, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,948. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA costs about $2,757 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,319. Houses for rent in San Jose, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,100.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,699 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,250 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,195 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,895 | No Change | 2% | |
Studio | $2,423 | 3% | 7% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackford | $3,681 | |
Blossom Valley | $3,059 | |
Buena Vista | $3,015 | |
Calvert | $3,674 | |
Countrybrook Lagoon | $3,011 | |
Downtown San Jose | $2,980 | |
Garden Alameda | $3,516 | |
Rancho Santa Teresa | $3,160 | |
Renaissance | $3,517 | |
The Woods | $2,895 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,948 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,695 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | 2% | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,423
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Downtown San Jose
Average rent
$2,980
Garden Alameda
Average rent
$3,516
Countrybrook Lagoon
Average rent
$3,011
Blossom Valley
Average rent
$3,059
The Woods
Average rent
$2,895
Renaissance
Average rent
$3,517
Blackford
Average rent
$3,681
Buena Vista
Average rent
$3,015
Rancho Santa Teresa
Average rent
$3,160
Calvert
Average rent
$3,674
Apartments
Average rent
$2,948
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
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
55%higher than the national median
40%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Jose, CA is 10% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 18% higher |
Groceries | 15% higher |
Health | 20% higher |
Housing | 221% higher |
Transportation | 41% higher |
Utilities | 59% higher |
Discover rentals in San Jose, CA
2d ago
Apartment for rent in San Jose
1530 Neleigh Pl #2, San Jose, CA 95131
1 bed
1 bath
$1,180
$1,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose
1 bed
5 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
Rose Garden house for rent in San Jose
1370 Mckendrie St, San Jose, CA 95126
1 bed
2 baths
$1,100
House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Valle Vista house for rent in San Jose
3334 Dias Dr #NA, San Jose, CA 95148
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
$1,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Ramblewood apartment for rent in San Jose
1348 Eldamar Ct, San Jose, CA 95121
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
5d+ ago
Cornwall-Sunshadow apartment for rent in San Jose
1296 Mcginness Ave #B, San Jose, CA 95127
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Coyote apartment for rent in San Jose
Malech Rd, San Jose, CA 95138
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,110
$1,960
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$2,990–$17,038
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Willow Glen house for rent in San Jose
5 beds
4 baths
$15,995
$13,995
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Jose
3410 Pepper Tree Ln, San Jose, CA 95127
3 beds
1 bath
$7,200
House for rent
Available Apr 17
5d+ ago
Shasta Hanchette Park house for rent in San Jose
1171 Yosemite Ave #NA, San Jose, CA 95126
3 beds
2 baths
$6,750
House for rent
Available Sep 1
12h ago
Verified
360 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,039–$13,767
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
754 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,760–$4,955
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
29 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95110
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,474–$4,922
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coyote house for rent in San Jose
2 beds
2 baths
$4,895
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,890–$5,041
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
11h ago
Verified
1331 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose, CA 95131
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,659–$4,579
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
150 Palm Valley Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,647–$4,317
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1977 Heimgartner Lane, San Jose, CA 95124
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
12h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,890–$5,041
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
7h ago
Verified
1520 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
1 bed
1 bath
$2,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
11h ago
Verified
1331 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose, CA 95131
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,659–$4,579
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
150 Palm Valley Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,647–$4,317
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
394 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
Studio
1 bath
$1,985
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
5608 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95014
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,722–$3,818
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
2 beds
2 baths
$3,580–$3,979
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
7h ago
Verified
1520 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
1 bed
1 bath
$2,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
12h ago
Verified
1331 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose, CA 95131
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,659–$4,579
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
150 Palm Valley Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123
2 beds
2 baths
$2,749–$3,287
Price drop
Apartment for rent