Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 24, 2025
Average rent in
San Jose, CA
Last updated on December 24, 2025
Last updated on December 24, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA is $3,005. This is +58%, or $1,099, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$3,005
5%Total rentals
476
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA is $3,005. This is +58%, or $1,099, 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 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 $2,940. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA costs about $2,727 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,357. Houses for rent in San Jose, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,995.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,661 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,280 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,195 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $4,797 | 2% | 13% | |
Studio | $2,477 | 2% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackford | $2,799 | |
Blossom Valley | $3,095 | |
Buena Vista | $3,097 | |
Countrybrook Lagoon | $3,160 | |
Downtown San Jose | $2,979 | |
Garden Alameda | $3,560 | |
Rancho Santa Teresa | $3,200 | |
Renaissance | $3,362 | |
The Woods | $3,095 | |
Willow Glen | $3,900 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,940 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,299 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,477
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,661
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,280
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,797
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
Downtown San Jose
Average rent
$2,979
Garden Alameda
Average rent
$3,560
Blossom Valley
Average rent
$3,095
The Woods
Average rent
$3,095
Willow Glen
Average rent
$3,900
Rancho Santa Teresa
Average rent
$3,200
Buena Vista
Average rent
$3,097
Countrybrook Lagoon
Average rent
$3,160
Blackford
Average rent
$2,799
Renaissance
Average rent
$3,362
Apartments
Average rent
$2,940
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
2%
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
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Jose, CA is 12% lower 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
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
524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose
380 North 13th Street #3, San Jose, CA 95112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Burbank house for rent in San Jose
2571 Los Coches Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Dec 19
1d ago
1574 Ballantree Way, San Jose, CA 95118
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 18
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose
737 South 11th Street #4, San Jose, CA 95112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
Valle Vista house for rent in San Jose
3334 Dias Dr #NA, San Jose, CA 95148
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Jan 30
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
21h ago
355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,053–$17,074
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$12,103
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$13,105
$11,711
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Jose
14421 Lenray Ln #1, San Jose, CA 95124
5 beds
4 baths
$12,000
$11,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 23
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
Willow Glen house for rent in San Jose
1957 James Place, San Jose, CA 95125
4 beds
3 baths
$7,900
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
18h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$7,125
$6,966
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
6184 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
1d ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,570–$6,083
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 23
1h ago
Verified
1729 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,759–$3,599
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
350 La Strada Dr, San Jose, CA 95123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,909–$3,787
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
6184 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
1d ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,570–$6,083
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 23
1h ago
Verified
2909 Nieman Blvd, San Jose, CA 95148
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,359–$3,807
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1432 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,399–$3,407
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
373 River Oaks Cir, San Jose, CA 95134
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,679–$3,329
Apartment for rent
6h 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
12h ago
Verified
6184 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
1d ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
1 bed
1 bath
$2,623–$3,668
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 18
1h ago
Verified
2909 Nieman Blvd, San Jose, CA 95148
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,359–$3,807
Apartment for rent