The Fay
10 E Reed St,
San Jose, CA 95112
$4,825
2 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown San Jose San Jose, CA
Vibrant offerings abound in the heart of Silicon Valley
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Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, Downtown San Jose is the city’s cultural core. A slew of museums, theaters, bars, restaurants, and shops comprise the neighborhood. Among the many attractions in Downtown San Jose are the Tech Interactive, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose Civic, and the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.
Renting an apartment in Downtown San Jose places residents within walking distance of countless attractions as well as numerous major employers, such as Adobe and San Jose State University. Downtown San Jose also offers scenic stretches of green space, including Saint James Park, Guadalupe River Park, and Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Commuting and traveling from Downtown San Jose is a breeze with quick access to the VTA Light Rail, I-280, Route 87, and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown San Jose is $984 for a studio, $997 for one bedroom, $1,146 for two bedrooms, and $1,383 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown San Jose has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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411 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$984/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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568 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$997/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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868 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,146/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,060 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,383/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Downtown San Jose
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown San Jose - San Jose, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Downtown San Jose - San Jose, CA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
100
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Downtown San Jose - San Jose, CA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown San Jose - San Jose, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
- The Tech Museum of Innovation
- McEnery Park
- Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
- Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- Metro Oakland 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 June 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.