Houses for Rent by Private Owner in San Jose CA - 26 Rentals

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1142 Sherwood Ave

1142 Sherwood Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
1 / 16
$2,899

Studio, 1 Bath, 500 sq ft

Furnished Hardwood Floors Smoke Free Security System
3977 Brock Way

3977 Brock Way, San Jose, CA 95111
1 / 8
$3,600

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,200 sq ft

Hardwood Floors Yard
164 S 10th St

164 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 7
$1,090

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 130 sq ft

Room for Rent

Yard
869 Harding Ave

869 Harding Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 29
$4,450

2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1,350 sq ft

Cats Allowed Patio Hardwood Floors Yard Fireplace Basement Smoke Free
7084 Via Ramada

7084 Via Ramada, San Jose, CA 95139

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 38
$3,700

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,383 sq ft

Pool Patio Yard Fireplace Smoke Free Deck Garden
3350 San Marino Ave

3350 San Marino Ave, San Jose, CA 95127

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 11
$3,700

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,075 sq ft

Smoke Free
2615 Glenrio Dr

2615 Glenrio Dr, San Jose, CA 95121

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 20
$3,600

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 650 sq ft

Patio Smoke Free Skylights
728 Lakebird Dr

728 Lakebird Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

For Rent

By Owner
$4,500

4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,500 sq ft

Pets Allowed
1057 Shamrock Dr

1057 Shamrock Dr, Campbell, CA 95008

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 28
$6,000

3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,802 sq ft

Furnished Yard Security System
1722 Clear Lake Ave

1722 Clear Lake Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 27
$3,750

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,270 sq ft

Pool Walk-In Closets Yard Fireplace Playground Smoke Free
48346 Cottonwood St

48346 Cottonwood St, Fremont, CA 94539

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 22
$4,950

4 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,900 sq ft

Pets Allowed Hardwood Floors Yard Fireplace Garden
2237 Warburton Ave

2237 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 11
$3,100

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 750 sq ft

Gated Smoke Free
574 Glenmoor Cir

574 Glenmoor Cir, Milpitas, CA 95035

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 8
$4,600

4 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,639 sq ft

Pets Allowed Hardwood Floors Yard Deck High Ceilings
409 Meridian Ave

409 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 13
$3,500

2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1,400 sq ft

Hardwood Floors Gated Basement Smoke Free
463 Rosewood Ave

463 Rosewood Ave, San Jose, CA 95117

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 21
$2,500

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 650 sq ft

Walk-In Closets Yard Gated Island Kitchen Smoke Free Garden Skylights
3727 Kersten Dr

3727 Kersten Dr, San Jose, CA 95124

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 22
$4,500

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,215 sq ft

Pets Allowed Pool Patio Walk-In Closets Hardwood Floors Yard Fireplace
320 N 18th St

320 N 18th St, San Jose, CA 95112

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 20
$1,100

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 130 sq ft

Room for Rent

Hardwood Floors Yard Smoke Free
5250 Countryside Ln

5250 Countryside Ln, San Jose, CA 95136

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 62
$4,150

4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1,806 sq ft

Walk-In Closets Hardwood Floors Yard Fireplace Smoke Free High Ceilings Double Vanities
154 Hollywood Ave

154 Hollywood Ave, San Jose, CA 95112

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 8
$1,100

1 Bed, 2.5 Baths, 120 sq ft

Room for Rent

Dogs Allowed Hardwood Floors
3978 Country Vista Ct

3978 Country Vista Ct, San Jose, CA 95121

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 46
$6,995

4 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,148 sq ft

Balcony Hardwood Floors Vaulted Ceiling Double Vanities
5939 Pala Mesa Dr

5939 Pala Mesa Dr, San Jose, CA 95123

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 17
$5,300

4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 2,451 sq ft

Fireplace Smoke Free Double Vanities
402 Marylinn Dr

402 Marylinn Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 32
$3,800

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,315 sq ft

Pets Allowed Skylights
4650 Snead Dr

4650 Snead Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 23
$3,975

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,100 sq ft

Pets Allowed Patio Hardwood Floors Yard Smoke Free
2580 Homestead Rd

2580 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 14
$2,995

2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 984 sq ft

Pool Patio Clubhouse
2528 Rose Way

2528 Rose Way, Santa Clara, CA 95051

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 15
$4,500

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,200 sq ft

Pets Allowed Hardwood Floors Yard Fireplace
14381 Maclay Ct

14381 Maclay Ct, Saratoga, CA 95070

For Rent

By Owner
1 / 3
$1,795

Studio, 1 Bath, 300 sq ft

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Houses for Rent by Private Owner in San Jose, CA

Browse 26 homes for rent by owner in San Jose. Renting a house directly from a private owner can make your rental experience a little more personal and encourage strong communication between you and your property manager. Filter for your ideal location and essential amenities for a list of privately owned houses tailored to your needs.

What does FRBO Mean?

“FRBO,” or For Rent by Owner, means that the owner of your rental acts as your property manager. Instead of going through a property management company or leasing agent, you work directly with the owner for the entirety of your lease, from application to move-out.

Benefits of Renting from a Private Owner

Renting a home from a private owner in San Jose can be a different experience for renters who are used to property management companies. While renting through a large company often comes with standardized processes, renting with a private owner may be a bit more flexible. You may be able to negotiate details in the lease, such as move-in dates and monthly rent. Renting with a private owner will also streamline your communication. Instead of going through online portals to contact maintenance, pay bills, or ask questions, your house owner will be your one point of contact. Start the search today and find your next privately owned home.