Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Starbird, San Jose, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Starbird

$3,239/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Starbird is $3,239 per month as of October 2026. This is 70% above the national average rent, or $1,339 more per month.

$3.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Starbird

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Starbird rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Starbird, San Jose, CA

Average rent prices in Starbird have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 Starbird, San Jose, CA

Rent prices in Starbird vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Starbird is $3,170, whereas a house costs $4,822. 1-bedroom apartments in Starbird run $2,944 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,114.

Listings

Studio

$2,178

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,944

2%

-

2 bedroom

$3,418

No Change

31%

3 bedroom

$4,695

54%

-

4 bedroom

$6,500

65%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,178

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,944

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,418

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,695

Last 30 days

54%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

65%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Starbird, 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 Starbird, San Jose, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Starbird and North Campbell by all bedroom counts and property types.

Starbird

Median rent price$3,239
increased by70%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,410
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Starbird, San Jose, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in North Campbell, Campbell, CA.

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Frequently asked questions for Starbird, San Jose, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Starbird rental market.

How much is rent in Starbird?

The average rent in Starbird is $3,239 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Starbird?

Average rent prices in Starbird have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Starbird rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Starbird is 70% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,339 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Starbird?

To comfortably afford rent in Starbird, you'd need to earn approximately $130,000/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).

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