Average Rent in Carson, San Jose, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Carson, San Jose, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carson, San Jose, CA is $3,250. This is +65% higher than the national average.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,250

34%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carson, San Jose, CA is $3,250. This is +65% higher than the national average.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

41%

36%

23%

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

86%

14%

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 comparables in
Carson, San Jose, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Carson, San Jose, CA is $2,840. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carson, San Jose, CA costs about $2,410 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,100. Houses for rent in Carson, San Jose, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,375.


1 bedroom	$2,495	No Change	-
2 bedroom	$2,857	No Change	-
3 bedroom	$3,800	No Change	-
4 bedroom	$4,895	28%	6%
Studio	$2,075	-	-

		Comparables
Alma	$2,795
Colony Green	$2,992
Hammer	$2,795
Hillsdale	$3,089
Kenwood	$2,695
San Ramon	$2,879


Apartments	$2,840	-	No Change
Condos	$2,695	No Change	No Change
Houses	$4,375	28%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,075

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,857

Last 30 days

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,895

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carson, 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 Carson, San Jose, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Carson, San Jose, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alma, San Jose, CA.

Carson

Median rent price$3,250

65%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795

42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carson, San Jose, CA is 16% higher than the median rent in Alma, San Jose, CA.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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