Burbank

San Jose, CA

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Burbank - San Jose, CA Area Guide

A small-town feel surrounded by city amenities

Community Great Location Close-Knit University

Burbank is one of San Jose’s many “urban islands,” small unincorporated communities that are completely surrounded by San Jose and technically aren’t a part of the city. Burbank has a strong sense of community with an active neighborhood association. The neighborhood has mid-range to upscale rentals and residents here don’t have to pay city taxes. Housing options in Burbank include quaint bungalows, craftsmen-style houses, and mid-rise apartments.

Burbank is certainly a great option for renters seeking an area with a small-town atmosphere, but residents also enjoy the advantages of the neighborhood’s central location. Burbank is convenient to several restaurants and shopping centers including Westfield Valley Fair and Santana Row. San Jose City College is located directly south of Burbank while Santa Clara University is about two miles north for those who want to be close to campus. Burbank is only three miles west of Downtown San Jose as well.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Burbank is $1,013 for a studio, $1,395 for one bedroom, $2,494 for two bedrooms, and $2,128 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burbank has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,013/month

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  • 1 BR

  • 489 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,395/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,494/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,128/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
  • Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
  • McEnery Park
  • The Tech Museum of Innovation
  • Orchard City Green

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.