Average Rent in San Jose, CA

Current Versus Historical San Jose, CA Rents

San Jose rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $4,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,335, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $85 (-4.78%) year-over-year from $1,780 to $1,695. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $705 (-26.10%) year-over-year from $2,700 to $1,995. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $599 (-17.15%) year-over-year from $3,494 to $2,895. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (5.33%) year-over-year from $3,750 to $3,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $308 (6.94%) year-over-year from $4,442 to $4,750. 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 down by 3.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.42% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.94	$1,995	$2,700 (-26.10%)	$1,811 (10.17%)
2 BR	$3.29	$2,895	$3,494 (-17.15%)	$2,858 (1.28%)
3 BR	$3.39	$3,950	$3,750 (5.33%)	$3,398 (16.23%)
4+ BR	$2.62	$4,750	$4,442 (6.94%)	$4,033 (17.79%)

Historical Rents in San Jose, CA

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Top Cities Near San Jose

There are a total of 4 cities nearby San Jose. The average rent in San Jose is currently $2,971 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,654, 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 $3,800 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.74% more expensive. Two bedrooms in San Jose, CA are about 1.25% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.59% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near San Jose, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	$1,995	$2,295	$3,000	$2,654
Santa Clara, CA	N/A	$2,550	$3,527	$2,964
San Mateo, CA	N/A	$2,681	$3,519	$2,978
San Francisco, CA	$2,745	$3,452	$4,880	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near San Jose

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near San Jose. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near San Jose, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near San Jose, CA is currently around $3,921 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than San Jose's average rent, which is only $3,335. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Jose, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $3,921 per month. Whereas, at $3,921 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near San Jose. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$2,795	$3,550	$4,968	$3,921

Top Counties Near San Jose

There are a total of 1 counties located by San Jose, CA. Some of these counties include Alameda, CA, Santa Clara, CA, and San Mateo, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,254. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alameda, CA. It's average rent per month is $2,925. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,800, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by San Jose, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in San Jose, CA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Jose, CA is 1.91% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Jose, CA is 4.96% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alameda, CA	$2,119	$2,378	$3,195	$2,925
Santa Clara, CA	$2,031	$2,784	$3,509	$3,081
San Mateo, CA	$2,678	$2,778	$3,796	$3,427
San Francisco, CA	$2,745	$3,452	$4,880	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near San Jose

There is one zipcode in or near San Jose, CA. The average rent for this zipcode is $4,607.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near San Jose, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
94105, San Francisco, CA	$2,882	$4,328	$5,400	$4,607

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 $3,335. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 $2,835 and an average price per square feet of $3.94. There are a total of 18 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 $3,480 and an average price per square feet of $3.29. There are a total of 24 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 -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.26%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in San Jose, CA is around $2,668/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.