Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 27, 2026
Average rent in
San Jose, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where San Jose rent stands today
San Jose, CA rent rose 9.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,367/month. Renters today are paying $326 more per month on average than last year, continuing the upward trend in rents.
Vs. national rents
San Jose rent is 74.9% more expensive than the national median of $1,925/month. This positions San Jose among the priciest major metros in the country with a limited total rental inventory of 360 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in San Jose sit around $2,076/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,700/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,595/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rising to $4,491 and $5,200 respectively. The 2-bedroom median is $3,595/month, representing the mid-range cost for many renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Country View Estate rents fell 66.0% year over year to $4,423/month across 19 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 9.9% rent increase and marks a notable local cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in San Jose
$3,367/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in San Jose is $3,367 per month as of August 2026. This is 75% above the national average rent, or $1,442 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Jose
360
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Jose rentals at each price point
Rent trends in San Jose, CA
Average rent prices in San Jose have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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
San Jose, CA
Rent prices in San Jose vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Jose is $3,185, whereas a house costs $4,495. 1-bedroom apartments in San Jose run $2,919 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,737.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,076 |  1% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,595 | 6% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $4,491 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | 2% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackford | $3,396 | |
Blossom Valley | $3,799 | |
Burbank | $2,950 | |
Calvert | $3,120 | |
Countrybrook Lagoon | $3,638 | |
Del Marietta Southwest | $2,860 | |
Downtown San Jose | $2,895 | |
Garden Alameda | $4,035 | |
Mckay Ringwood | $3,299 | |
Renaissance | $3,730 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,185 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,925 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,495 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,076
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,491
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Downtown San Jose
Average rent
$2,895
Garden Alameda
Average rent
$4,035
Blossom Valley
Average rent
$3,799
Countrybrook Lagoon
Average rent
$3,638
Del Marietta Southwest
Average rent
$2,860
Renaissance
Average rent
$3,730
Blackford
Average rent
$3,396
Burbank
Average rent
$2,950
Calvert
Average rent
$3,120
Mckay Ringwood
Average rent
$3,299
Apartments
Average rent
$3,185
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$4,495
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
6%
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.
How does rent in San Jose, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in San Jose and Campbell by all bedroom counts and property types.
San Jose
75%higher than the national median
77%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Jose, CA is 1% lower than the median rent in Campbell, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$3,500
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9%$2,990
12%Cost of living in San Jose, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 21% higher |
| Groceries | 11% higher |
| Health | 10% higher |
| Housing | 228% higher |
| Transportation | 37% higher |
| Utilities | 41% higher |
Discover rentals in San Jose, CA
5d+ ago
Serenede apartment for rent in San Jose
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cimarron house for rent in San Jose
809 Gridley St, San Jose, CA 95127
5 beds
3 baths
$1,100
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose
737 S 11th St #3, San Jose, CA 95112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Jose
2532 Channing Ave, San Jose, CA 95131
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
15h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$24,975
$23,502
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,346–$7,670
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Jose
496 Rialto Pl #1, San Jose, CA 95128
3 beds
4 baths
$6,800
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Willow Glen house for rent in San Jose
1051 Cherry Ave #1, San Jose, CA 95125
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,300
House for rent
Available Sep 7
11h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$5,717
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
1d ago
Verified
2130 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA 95126
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,898–$3,522
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$5,717
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
11h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$5,717
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
5h ago
Verified
150 Palm Valley Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,097–$4,747
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for San Jose, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the San Jose rental market.
How much is rent in San Jose?
The average rent in San Jose is $3,367 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Jose?
Average rent prices in San Jose have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does San Jose rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Jose is 75% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,442 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Jose?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose are Del Marietta Southwest ($2,860/mo), Downtown San Jose ($2,895/mo), and Burbank ($2,950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Jose?
To comfortably afford rent in San Jose, you'd need to earn approximately $135,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in San Jose?
January offers the lowest rents in San Jose, with approximately 5.5% savings compared to July's peak prices. November and December also see less competitive conditions with reduced demand, while April and July are the most competitive months.
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).