Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
San Jose, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where San Jose rent stands today
San Jose, CA rent rose 8.8% year over year, with a current median of $3,295/month. Renters are paying $300 more per month on average than last year, with the current median near the peak of $3,348/month this June.
Vs. national rents
San Jose runs roughly 1.7× the national median rent of $1,950/month. This positions the city as a higher-cost market for renters compared to the national median.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in San Jose rent for $1,998/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,599/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,470/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,395/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Kooser rents fell 63.6% year over year to $2,800/month across 10 rentals, and Almaden Hill Estates dropped 53.7% to $3,450/month with 19 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide 8.8% rise, showing localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in San Jose
$3,295/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in San Jose is $3,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,345 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Jose
372
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $3,100, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in San Jose run $2,853 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,997 | 5% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,599 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,470 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,400 | 3% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,395 | 5% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackford | $2,730 | |
Blossom Valley | $3,798 | |
Branham Kirk | $2,995 | |
Calvert | $3,460 | |
Canoas Garden | $2,595 | |
Countrybrook Lagoon | $3,620 | |
Del Marietta Southwest | $2,822 | |
Downtown San Jose | $2,879 | |
Garden Alameda | $3,898 | |
Mckay Ringwood | $3,599 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,695 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,400 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,599
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,470
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,395
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
16%
Downtown San Jose
Average rent
$2,879
Garden Alameda
Average rent
$3,898
Blossom Valley
Average rent
$3,798
Del Marietta Southwest
Average rent
$2,822
Countrybrook Lagoon
Average rent
$3,620
Blackford
Average rent
$2,730
Mckay Ringwood
Average rent
$3,599
Calvert
Average rent
$3,460
Canoas Garden
Average rent
$2,595
Branham Kirk
Average rent
$2,995
Apartments
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
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
69%higher than the national median
80%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
$3,507
23%$4,370
17%$3,000
12%$4,800
17%$3,662
7%$2,845
12%$4,100
4%$4,450
2%$3,510
3%$4,792
39%$3,759
11%$3,119
4%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
Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose
1 bed
5 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 6
12h ago
Bonita-24th apartment for rent in San Jose
1343 Herald Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose house for rent in San Jose
28 S 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Gardner house for rent in San Jose
430 Jerome St, San Jose, CA 95125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Jose
3410 Pepper Tree Ln, San Jose, CA 95127
3 beds
1.5 baths
$12,800
House for rent
Available Apr 17
5d+ ago
Crossgate house for rent in San Jose
6429 Mcabee Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
4 beds
2.5 baths
$12,800
House for rent
Available Jan 24
5d+ ago
Willow Glen apartment for rent in San Jose
4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Jose
4 beds
2 baths
$8,500
House for rent
20h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,582–$6,216
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
1d ago
Verified
2130 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA 95126
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,743–$3,522
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
250 Palm Valley Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,799–$4,357
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sunrise Almaden condo for rent in San Jose
3 beds
2 baths
$4,700
Condo 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 $3,295 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Jose?
Average rent prices in San Jose have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does San Jose rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Jose is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,345 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Jose?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose are Canoas Garden ($2,595/mo), Blackford ($2,730/mo), and Del Marietta Southwest ($2,822/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 $132,000/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?
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.
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).