Average Rent in San Jose, CA

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Current Versus Historical San Jose, CA Rents

San Jose rentals average $1,750 for a studio rental to $5,825 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,200, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $427 (-17.58%) year-over-year from $2,427 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $183 (-7.07%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $2,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $435 (12.81%) year-over-year from $3,400 to $3,835. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $174 (4.03%) year-over-year from $4,326 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $700 (13.73%) year-over-year from $5,100 to $5,800. 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 8.21% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.16% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$38.18	$2,000	$2,427 (-17.58%)	$1,747 (14.50%)
1 BR	$50.94	$2,400	$2,583 (-7.07%)	$2,142 (12.05%)
2 BR	$39.04	$3,835	$3,400 (12.81%)	$3,100 (23.71%)
3 BR	$40.97	$4,500	$4,326 (4.03%)	$3,897 (15.48%)
4+ BR	$37.40	$5,800	$5,100 (13.73%)	$4,600 (26.09%)

Historical Rents in San Jose, CA

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Top Cities Near San Jose

There are a total of 3 cities nearby San Jose. The average rent in San Jose is currently $2,562 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berkeley, CA, with an average rent of $2,423, 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 $4,472 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 1.71% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.09% more expensive. Two bedrooms in San Jose, CA are about 16.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 41.01% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near San Jose, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berkeley, CA	$1,780	$2,250	$3,000	$2,423
Oakland, CA	$1,554	$2,200	$2,500	$2,562
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,524	$6,295	$4,472

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 $4,887 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than San Jose's average rent, which is only $4,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Jose, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $4,887 per month. Whereas, at $4,887 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	$4,130	$4,569	$6,797	$4,887

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 $4,235. That's roughly around $44 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 $2,804. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,472, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by San Jose, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in San Jose, CA is 11.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Jose, CA is 29.68% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Jose, CA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alameda, CA	$1,900	$2,295	$2,795	$2,804
Contra Costa, CA	$1,595	$2,000	$2,753	$3,500
Santa Clara, CA	$1,948	$2,980	$3,600	$4,235
San Mateo, CA	$2,350	$3,100	$4,400	$4,405
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,524	$6,295	$4,472

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 $4,200. 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 $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $38.18. There are a total of 4 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 $50.94. There are a total of 29 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 $3,600 and an average price per square feet of $39.04. There are a total of 41 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 -0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in San Jose, CA is around $3,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.