Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown San Jose
$2,908/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown San Jose is $2,908 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,008 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown San Jose
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown San Jose rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
Average rent prices in Downtown San Jose have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
Rent prices in Downtown San Jose vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown San Jose is $2,918, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown San Jose run $2,734 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,720.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,200 | 5% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $2,719 |  2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,725 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,340 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,415 | 4% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Buena Vista | $3,495 | |
East Virginia | $3,330 | |
Garden Alameda | $3,890 | |
Shasta Hanchette Park | $3,563 | |
Spratan Keyes | $3,138 | |
Washington Guadalupe | $3,415 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,918 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $3,000 | 3% | 13% | |
Houses | $2,850 | 26% | 21% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,719
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,725
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,340
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,415
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
Buena Vista
Average rent
$3,495
East Virginia
Average rent
$3,330
Garden Alameda
Average rent
$3,890
Shasta Hanchette Park
Average rent
$3,563
Spratan Keyes
Average rent
$3,138
Washington Guadalupe
Average rent
$3,415
Apartments
Average rent
$2,918
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
21%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown San Jose, 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 Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown San Jose and Buena Vista by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown San Jose
53%higher than the national median
84%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Buena Vista, San Jose, CA.
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Discover rentals in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
5d+ ago
524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
625 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose house for rent in San Jose
77 S 8th St, San Jose, CA 95112
1 bed
0 baths
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose house for rent in San Jose
71 S 8th St, San Jose, CA 95112
4 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
17h ago
Downtown San Jose condo for rent in San Jose
2 beds
2 baths
$5,600
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
9h ago
Verified
360 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,397–$5,149
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
29 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95110
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,719–$5,140
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
2 Pierce Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,330–$6,125
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
360 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,397–$5,149
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
350 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$4,099–$5,207
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
101 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,909–$4,299
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1d ago
Verified
263 E Hedding St #1534, San Jose, CA 95112
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$2,570–$5,400
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,430
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,180
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,790
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4h ago
Verified
535 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
263 E Hedding St #1534, San Jose, CA 95112
4 beds
3 baths
$5,400
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,720
Price dropped $850Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,180
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown San Jose rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown San Jose?
The average rent in Downtown San Jose is $2,908 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown San Jose?
Average rent prices in Downtown San Jose have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Downtown San Jose rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown San Jose is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,008 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown San Jose?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown San Jose, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).