Average Rent in San Jose, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in San Jose, CA

Average rent prices in San Jose have decreased by 2% 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 $3,198, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in San Jose run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,747.


Studio	$2,145	2%	6%
1 bedroom	$2,729	3%	3%
2 bedroom	$3,600	6%	5%
3 bedroom	$4,400	4%	7%
4 bedroom	$5,145	3%	1%

		Listings
Blackford	$2,976
Blossom Valley	$3,664
Branham Kirk	$3,195
Countrybrook Lagoon	$3,730
Del Marietta Southwest	$2,900
Downtown San Jose	$2,870
Garden Alameda	$3,750
Mckay Ringwood	$3,575
Renaissance	$3,653
Willow Glen	$3,577


Apartments	$3,198	6%	No Change
Condos	$3,000	6%	No Change
Houses	$4,500	1%	No Change
Rooms	$1,422	3%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,145

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,729

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,145

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Last year

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

Median rent price$3,400

79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,381

78%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Jose, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$3,381

$4,367

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$4,145

$3,636

$3,795

$4,190

$4,250

$3,638

$4,395

$3,777

$2,870

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

5d+ ago

Clayton South house for rent in San Jose

Furnished Upstairs Bedroom with Mountain Views — Utilities, Wi-Fi & Cleaning Included

3544 Clayton Rd, San Jose, CA 95127

1 bed

1 bath

$900

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

524 S 9th Street

524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$975–$2,000

3d ago

Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose

BEDROOM FOR RENT - SHARED SPACE

737 S 11th St #3, San Jose, CA 95112

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

5d+ ago

Downtown San Jose house for rent in San Jose

Last room available by SJSU school of Engineering

71 S 8th St, San Jose, CA 95112

4 beds

1 bath

$1,195

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in San Jose

1 Bed 1 Bath RV Home

2532 Channing Ave, San Jose, CA 95131

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

5d+ ago

Downtown San Jose house for rent in San Jose

Short Walk to SJSU Private bedroom in downtown SJ (Utilities included)

635 S 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,345

3d ago

Burbank house for rent in San Jose

Duplicate of Clean, Affordable Single Bedroom available for rent that is a 4-minute drive from Santana Row

2571 Los Coches Ave, San Jose, CA 95128

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

5d+ ago

Singletree house for rent in San Jose

Furnished large room

1 Boone Dr, San Jose, CA 95118

1 bed

0.5 baths

$1,350

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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 $3,400 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Jose?

Average rent prices in San Jose have decreased by 2% 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 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,500 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Jose?

The most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose are Downtown San Jose ($2,870/mo), Del Marietta Southwest ($2,900/mo), and Blackford ($2,976/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 $136,000/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).