Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 4, 2026
Average rent in
San Jose, CA
Last updated on February 4, 2026
Last updated on February 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA is $2,995. This is +58%, or $1,095, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,995
3%Total rentals
437
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA is $2,995. This is +58%, or $1,095, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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
San Jose, CA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Jose, CA have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
San Jose, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Jose, CA is $2,901. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA costs about $2,669 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,325. Houses for rent in San Jose, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,100.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,577 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,259 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,195 |  1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $5,030 | No Change | 16% | |
Studio | $2,300 | 2% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackford | $2,730 | |
Blossom Valley | $3,137 | |
Calvert | $3,150 | |
Countrybrook Lagoon | $3,255 | |
Downtown San Jose | $2,903 | |
Garden Alameda | $3,631 | |
Rancho Santa Teresa | $3,495 | |
Renaissance | $3,504 | |
The Woods | $3,167 | |
Willow Glen | $3,250 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,901 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,695 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,577
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,259
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,030
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
Downtown San Jose
Average rent
$2,903
Blossom Valley
Average rent
$3,137
Garden Alameda
Average rent
$3,631
The Woods
Average rent
$3,167
Blackford
Average rent
$2,730
Rancho Santa Teresa
Average rent
$3,495
Willow Glen
Average rent
$3,250
Countrybrook Lagoon
Average rent
$3,255
Renaissance
Average rent
$3,504
Calvert
Average rent
$3,150
Apartments
Average rent
$2,901
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
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.
Compare rent prices in San Jose, CA to other cities
Median rent prices in San Jose, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Campbell, CA.
San Jose
58%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Jose, CA is 6% lower than the median rent in Campbell, CA.
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Cost of living in
San Jose, CA
The overall cost of living in San Jose, CA is 81% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared 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
Commodore house for rent in San Jose
2145 Commodore Dr, San Jose, CA 95133
1 bed
1 bath
$500
House for rent
Available Feb 6
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose apartment for rent in San Jose
737 S 11th St #5, San Jose, CA 95112
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 18
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Jan 21
1d ago
524 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$2,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1058 Roewill Dr, San Jose, CA 95117
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rose Garden house for rent in San Jose
1370 Mckendrie St, San Jose, CA 95126
1 bed
2 baths
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Ramblewood apartment for rent in San Jose
1348 Eldamar Ct, San Jose, CA 95121
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Jose
1530 Neleigh Pl #1, San Jose, CA 95131
1 bed
3 baths
$1,220
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,258–$17,074
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$12,437
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,771
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
77 N Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$7,170–$8,370
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Jose
3410 Pepper Tree Ln, San Jose, CA 95127
3 beds
1 bath
$7,200
House for rent
Available Apr 17
22h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$7,003
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Jose
195 Manly Ter #4, San Jose, CA 95136
3 beds
3 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Apr 28
5d+ ago
Downtown San Jose condo for rent in San Jose
2 beds
2 baths
$5,950
Condo for rent
11h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,718–$6,421
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
12h ago
Verified
6184 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 21
5h ago
Verified
383 Vista Roma Way, San Jose, CA 95136
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,529–$4,129
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1700 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95112
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,619–$4,289
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
150 Palm Valley Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,639–$4,527
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
6184 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 21
11h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,718–$6,421
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
13h ago
Verified
1331 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose, CA 95131
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,789–$3,377
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
373 River Oaks Cir, San Jose, CA 95134
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,059–$3,427
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2415 Rinconada Drive, San Jose, CA 95125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875–$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 14
1d ago
Verified
2909 Nieman Blvd, San Jose, CA 95148
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,717–$3,889
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
355 Sunol St, San Jose, CA 95126
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,689–$3,429
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
4300 The Woods Drive, San Jose, CA 95136
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$3,919
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
9h ago
Verified
4951 Cherry Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,215
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
11h ago
Verified
6670 Emergent Way, San Jose, CA 95119
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,718–$4,096
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
12h ago
Verified
6184 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,795–$3,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 21
5h ago
Verified
383 Vista Roma Way, San Jose, CA 95136
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,529–$4,129
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
150 Palm Valley Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,639–$4,527
Apartment for rent