Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 20, 2026
Average rent in
San Jose, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where San Jose rent stands today
San Jose, CA rent rose 8.1% year over year, with a current median of $3,200/month matching the peak rent from May 2026. Renters are paying $260 more per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month increase of 2.8%.
Vs. national rents
San Jose rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,949/month national median, placing it among the pricier coastal metros. The city offers 372 total rentals, reflecting a competitive market with limited inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in San Jose rent for $1,999/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,463/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,410/month, with larger units reaching $5,248/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median rent of $4,198/month compared to $3,080/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northlake rents climbed 101.2% year over year to $4,628/month, contrasting with citywide growth of 8.1%. Meanwhile, Graystone and Little Portugal South saw declines of -58.2% and -53.5%, respectively, showing divergent neighborhood trends in San Jose.
Median rent
Median rent in San Jose
$3,200/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in San Jose is $3,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,251 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Jose
372
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $3,080, whereas a house costs $4,197. 1-bedroom apartments in San Jose run $2,704 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,999 |  2% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,463 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,409 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $4,295 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $5,247 | 1% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackford | $3,605 | |
Blossom Valley | $3,494 | |
Buena Vista | $3,118 | |
Calvert | $3,346 | |
Countrybrook Lagoon | $3,460 | |
Del Marietta Southwest | $3,180 | |
Downtown San Jose | $2,792 | |
Garden Alameda | $3,610 | |
Renaissance | $3,780 | |
Willow Glen | $2,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,080 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,695 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,197 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,447 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,463
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,409
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,247
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
Downtown San Jose
Average rent
$2,792
Garden Alameda
Average rent
$3,610
Blossom Valley
Average rent
$3,494
Countrybrook Lagoon
Average rent
$3,460
Del Marietta Southwest
Average rent
$3,180
Blackford
Average rent
$3,605
Buena Vista
Average rent
$3,118
Willow Glen
Average rent
$2,800
Calvert
Average rent
$3,346
Renaissance
Average rent
$3,780
Apartments
Average rent
$3,080
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,197
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,447
Last 30 days
4%
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
64%higher than the national median
54%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Jose, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,999
15%$4,257
21%$2,975
14%$4,592
5%$3,614
8%$2,919
4%$3,945
15%$4,250
1%$3,544
7%$5,045
22%$3,583
12%$2,879
7%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 | 18% higher |
| Groceries | 15% higher |
| Health | 20% higher |
| Housing | 221% higher |
| Transportation | 41% higher |
| Utilities | 59% higher |
Discover rentals in San Jose, CA
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose townhouse for rent in San Jose
375 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95112
5 beds
2 baths
$875
House for rent
Available Dec 9
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose
1 bed
5 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 6
1d ago
Downtown San Jose house for rent in San Jose
28 S 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Jose
2532 Channing Ave, San Jose, CA 95131
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
17h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$18,538
$17,671
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,375–$13,989
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$13,562
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Jose
3410 Pepper Tree Ln, San Jose, CA 95127
3 beds
1.5 baths
$12,800
House for rent
Available Apr 17
18h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,213–$6,043
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
1h ago
Verified
2130 Southwest Expy, San Jose, CA 95126
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,633–$3,406
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
175 Calvert Dr, San Jose, CA 95014
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,489–$3,077
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
535 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
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 $3,200 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Jose?
Average rent prices in San Jose have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does San Jose rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Jose is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,251 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Jose?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose are Downtown San Jose ($2,792/mo), Willow Glen ($2,800/mo), and Buena Vista ($3,118/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 $128,000/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?
San Jose's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $3,400 monthly. These figures reflect the city's position as a major tech hub in Silicon Valley, where housing costs align with the area's high-paying technology sector.
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).