Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA is $3,039. This is +56%, or $1,094, higher than the national average.

$3.40

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,039

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

74

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA is $3,039. This is +56%, or $1,094, higher than the national average.

$3.40

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
46%
39%
11%
2%
$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

70%
30%
Renter-occupied
Owner-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
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA is $3,002. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA costs about $2,847 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,441. Houses for rent in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,607.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,811

3%

14%

2 bedroom

$3,497

1%

17%

3 bedroom

$4,549

11%

13%

4 bedroom

$5,495

18%

86%

Studio

$2,932

2%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$2,932

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

46%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,811

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,497

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,549

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,495

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

86%

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.

Compare rent prices in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Buena Vista, San Jose, CA.

Downtown San Jose

Median rent price$3,039
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,223
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA is 6% lower than the median rent in Buena Vista, San Jose, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in other markets

Buena Vista

$3,223

increased by33%

Last year

East Virginia

$2,900

increased by57%

Last year

Garden Alameda

$3,791

Flat

Last year

Shasta Hanchette Park

$2,938

increased by30%

Last year

Spratan Keyes

$2,795

increased by21%

Last year

Washington Guadalupe

$3,077

increased by36%

Last year

Apartments for rent in Berkeley

Discover rentals in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

William 170 - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

Very good

William 170

170 E William St, San Jose, CA 95112

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Palm Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Palm Court Apartments

750 N 23rd St, San Jose, CA 95112

1–3 beds

1 bath

$2,199–$3,299

Apartment for rent

84-88 N 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

84-88 N 7th St

84 N 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

93 W Reed St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose

2/1 downstairs unit, Reed St between Almaden/Market

93 W Reed St #1, San Jose, CA 95110

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

$2,295

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 23

Delave - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

7.9

Very good

Delave

635 South 11th Street, San Jose, CA 95112

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 19

780 S. 11th Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

780 S. 11th Street Apartments

780 South 11th Street, San Jose, CA 95112

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 30

45 Hobson St #2B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

$2,495

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Kennedy Hall Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.4

Very good

Kennedy Hall Apartments

555 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Apartment for rent