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10 E Reed St,
San Jose, CA 95112
$4,825
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San Jose State University San Jose, CA
A world-class college experience at the heart of Silicon Valley
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San Jose State puts you right in the center of the action in Silicon Valley. The Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering is the largest at the university and enjoys a strong relationship with the regional tech industry. The College of Humanities and the Arts incorporates unique research centers that focus on the lives and work of author John Steinbeck and composer Ludwin von Beethoven. The fairly compact campus blends in seamlessly with the Downtown San Jose landscape and offers direct access to many of the city’s most popular attractions, including the San Jose Center for Performing Arts and the lush green parks along the Guadalupe River. The main campus is also largely surrounded by residential neighborhoods, making it relatively easy to find an apartment or rental home within walking or biking distance.
Explore the College
Shady walkway lined with benches
Fountain outside Tower Hall
The Olympic Black Power Statue was unveiled in 2005
One of SJSU’s Campus Village student residence buildings
The Cesar Chavez Memorial Arch is titled the Arch of Dignity, Equality, and Justice
Inside the elegant Student Union building
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in San Jose, CA is $2,450 for a studio, $2,870 for one bedroom, $3,548 for two bedrooms, and $4,378 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Jose has increased by 7.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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488 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,450/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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704 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,870/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,014 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,548/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,312 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,378/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly San Jose State University - San Jose, CA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In San Jose State University - San Jose, CA (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
100
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
San Jose State University - San Jose, CA (University) 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 San Jose State University - San Jose, CA (University) 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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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
952 Students
Tom Matsumoto Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
727 Students
Public
Grades K-8
723 Students
Public
Grades K-5
627 Students
James Franklin Smith Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
595 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,068 Students
Public
Grades K-8
952 Students
Public
Grades K-8
723 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
213 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,068 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,703 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,703 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,918 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,918 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,884 Students
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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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† 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.