Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Average rent in
San Jose, CA
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA is $3,002. This is +58%, or $1,102, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$3,002
5%Total rentals
465
for rent on Zumper.com
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA is $3,002. This is +58%, or $1,102, 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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,895. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA costs about $2,571 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,320. Houses for rent in San Jose, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,175.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,395 |  1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,225 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,185 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $5,075 | 1% | 17% | |
Studio | $2,099 | No Change | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackford | $2,648 | |
Blossom Valley | $3,258 | |
Calvert | $3,323 | |
Countrybrook Lagoon | $3,125 | |
Downtown San Jose | $2,749 | |
Garden Alameda | $3,570 | |
Rancho Santa Teresa | $2,987 | |
Renaissance | $3,800 | |
The Woods | $2,895 | |
Willow Glen | $3,250 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,895 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,697 | No Change | 6% | |
Houses | $4,175 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,247 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,099
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,185
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,075
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
Downtown San Jose
Average rent
$2,749
Blossom Valley
Average rent
$3,258
Garden Alameda
Average rent
$3,570
The Woods
Average rent
$2,895
Blackford
Average rent
$2,648
Rancho Santa Teresa
Average rent
$2,987
Willow Glen
Average rent
$3,250
Countrybrook Lagoon
Average rent
$3,125
Renaissance
Average rent
$3,800
Calvert
Average rent
$3,323
Apartments
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,175
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,247
Last 30 days
4%
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
58%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Jose, CA is equal to 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
5d+ ago
Commodore house for rent in San Jose
2145 Commodore Dr, San Jose, CA 95133
1 bed
1 bath
$500
House for rent
Available Feb 6
2d ago
Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose
380 N 13th St Rm 6 #6, San Jose, CA 95112
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose
737 S 11th St #5, San Jose, CA 95112
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 18
5d+ ago
524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$2,000
Apartment for rent
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 Feb 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Jose
1530 Neleigh Pl #1, San Jose, CA 95131
1 bed
3 baths
$1,220
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
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
House for rent in San Jose
1000 Pine Hollow Cir #1, San Jose, CA 95133
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available May 23
2d ago
355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,153–$17,074
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$13,748
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$9,506
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$14,178
$8,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Crossgate house for rent in San Jose
6429 Mcabee Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
4 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Jan 24
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
Townhouse for rent in San Jose
195 Manly Ter #4, San Jose, CA 95136
3 beds
3 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Apr 28
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,293
$6,944
Price drop
Apartment for rent
52m ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,785–$6,746
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
4d ago
Verified
6184 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 21
3h ago
Verified
1432 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,657–$3,539
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
350 La Strada Dr, San Jose, CA 95123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,009–$4,519
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
350 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,937–$4,609
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
6184 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 21
52m ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,785–$6,746
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
14h ago
Verified
1520 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,325–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
15h ago
Verified
1977 Heimgartner Lane, San Jose, CA 95124
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
23h ago
Verified
394 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
250 Palm Valley Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,627–$3,867
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1331 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose, CA 95131
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,907–$4,239
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
1 bed
1 bath
$2,885–$3,853
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 9
16h ago
Verified
4951 Cherry Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,215
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
3d ago
Verified
4300 The Woods Drive, San Jose, CA 95136
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$3,919
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
4d ago
Verified
6184 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 21
4h ago
Verified
101 E San Fernando St Ste 100, San Jose, CA 95112
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$3,769
Apartment for rent