Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 8, 2025

Average rent in
San Jose, CA

Last updated on November 8, 2025

Last updated on November 8, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA is $3,015. This is +57%, or $1,095, higher than the national average.

$3.12

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,015

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

447

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA is $3,015. This is +57%, or $1,095, higher than the national average.

$3.12

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
46%
40%
8%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

57%
43%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,934. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA costs about $2,727 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,295. Houses for rent in San Jose, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,639

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$3,250

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$4,197

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,995

1%

12%

Studio

$2,394

4%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,394

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,639

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,197

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

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

Median rent price$3,015
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,999
increased by56%

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.

More data insights and reports

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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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

18% higher

Groceries

15% higher

Health

20% higher

Housing

221% higher

Transportation

41% higher

Utilities

59% higher

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524 S 9th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

Apartment for rent

1574 Ballantree Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

1574 Ballantree Way

1574 Ballantree Way, San Jose, CA 95118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,190

Apartment for rent

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1296 Mcginness Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

1 Boone Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Singletree house for rent in San Jose

Furnished large room

1 Boone Dr, San Jose, CA 95118

1 bed

0 baths

$1,300

House for rent

Available Dec 18

1285 Plum Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

1285 Plum Street

1285 Plum St, San Jose, CA 95110

1 bed

1 bath

$1,345

Apartment for rent

675 Hamline Street - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.4

Very good

675 Hamline Street

675 Hamline St, San Jose, CA 95110

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,400–$3,800

Apartment for rent

1046 Summerplace Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

1046 Summerplace Dr

1046 Summerplace Dr, San Jose, CA 95122

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Kirk Rd & Hillsdale Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Doerr-Steindorf house for rent in San Jose

House for rent

Available Nov 1