Average Rent in San Jose, CA

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Current Versus Historical San Jose, CA Rents

San Jose rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $5,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,600, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,267 (-40.01%) year-over-year from $3,167 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $697 (-23.68%) year-over-year from $2,945 to $2,248. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $731 (-18.36%) year-over-year from $3,981 to $3,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.18%) year-over-year from $4,258 to $4,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (7.28%) year-over-year from $5,033 to $5,400. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 0.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.39% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$68.57	$1,900	$3,167 (-40.01%)	$1,904 (-0.22%)
1 BR	$46.10	$2,248	$2,945 (-23.68%)	$2,358 (-4.69%)
2 BR	$39.45	$3,250	$3,981 (-18.36%)	$3,390 (-4.12%)
3 BR	$36.47	$4,250	$4,258 (-0.18%)	$3,832 (10.92%)
4+ BR	$33.66	$5,400	$5,033 (7.28%)	$4,595 (17.52%)

Historical Rents in San Jose, CA

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Top Cities Near San Jose

There are a total of 2 cities nearby San Jose. The average rent in San Jose is currently $3,537 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,562, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near San Jose, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,512 per month.

Let's compare San Jose, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in San Jose, CA is 13.72% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 43.42% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Jose, CA are about 43.68% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 47.34% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near San Jose, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	$1,627	$2,095	$3,100	$2,562
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,495	$6,239	$4,512

Top Neighborhoods Near San Jose

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near San Jose. One neighborhood in the area is South of Market. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near San Jose, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near San Jose, CA is currently around $5,389 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than San Jose's average rent, which is only $3,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Jose, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $5,389 per month. Whereas, at $5,389 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near San Jose. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$4,170	$4,591	$6,260	$5,389

Top Counties Near San Jose

There are a total of 5 counties located by San Jose, CA. Some of these counties include Alameda, CA, Contra Costa, CA, and Santa Clara, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,950. That's roughly around $42 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alameda, CA. Its average rent per month is $2,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,512, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by San Jose, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in San Jose, CA is 9.08% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Jose, CA is 29.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Jose, CA is 8.98% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alameda, CA	$1,973	$2,213	$2,895	$2,900
Contra Costa, CA	$1,413	$1,875	$2,825	$3,450
Santa Clara, CA	$2,073	$2,982	$3,542	$3,950
San Mateo, CA	$3,043	$3,219	$4,373	$4,400
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,495	$6,239	$4,512

Top Zipcodes Near San Jose

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - San Jose Average Rents

What is the average rent price in San Jose, CA?

The average monthly rental price for San Jose, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do San Jose, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in San Jose, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in San Jose, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $68.57. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in San Jose.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,298 and an average price per square feet of $46.10. There are a total of 30 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Jose.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,250 and an average price per square feet of $39.45. There are a total of 46 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Jose.

How have rent prices in San Jose, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in San Jose, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.40%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in San Jose, CA?

A reasonable rent price in San Jose, CA is around $2,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.