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Area Guide

Cambrian San Jose, CA

Rent your apartment in Cambrian and enjoy the sophisticated yet laid-back feel of this San Jose neighborhood. Use surface streets to reach bordering Los Gatos or San Jose's vibrant downtown, a mere 10 miles away. An additional two miles brings you to the Mineta San Jose International Airport. An hour's drive north leads you to San Francisco. Join your neighbors on hikes or bike rides at the Sierra Azul Preserve or at Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Another popular hot spot, Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, gives you the chance to get out on the water in a paddle boat or canoe. During the Christmas season, the Fantasy of Lights turns Vasona into a drive-through holiday display. Dining options abound in the San Jose area, not only in the downtown core but along the various roadways. The popular Malibu Grill & BBQ, a sports bar opened in 1989, creates a lively setting for watching your favorite team. Nearby shopping malls include the Pruneyard and Westfield Oakridge.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cambrian is $1,848 for a studio, $2,778 for one bedroom, $3,249 for two bedrooms, and $2,112 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambrian has decreased by -13.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 588 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,848/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 703 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,778/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 941 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,249/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,200 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,112/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Points of Interest

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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.