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Rental Market Trends in San Jose, CA

What is the average rent in San Jose, CA?

$2,685/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in San Jose, CA is $2,685 per month. This is 64% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making San Jose one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Jose, you can expect to pay about $2,300 per month for a studio, $2,685 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,349 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,141 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,300/month
489 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,685/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,349/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,141/month
1,310 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,880/month
546 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,362/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,497/month
1,471 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,492/month
2,121 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,516/month
716 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,198/month
1,049 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,937/month
1,223 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,413/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,980/month
1,504 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in San Jose, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $92 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in San Jose, CA
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in San Jose, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
22% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose?

Based on current rent prices, Alma-Almaden, River Glenn and Willow Glen are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Alma-Almaden
$2,197/month
632 Sq Ft
River Glenn
$2,197/month
632 Sq Ft
Willow Glen
$2,306/month
668 Sq Ft
Fruitdale Ruexford
$2,369/month
676 Sq Ft
Anderson West
$2,426/month
744 Sq Ft
Rose Glen
$2,427/month
657 Sq Ft
Hollywood Park
$2,434/month
749 Sq Ft
Cory
$2,438/month
605 Sq Ft
East San Jose
$2,446/month
628 Sq Ft
Edenwood Village
$2,494/month
740 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Jose?

Based on current rent prices, Fruitdale College, Hamann Park and Lynhaven are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Jose.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fruitdale College
$5,979/month
931 Sq Ft
Hamann Park
$4,652/month
764 Sq Ft
Lynhaven
$4,652/month
764 Sq Ft
Sherman Oaks
$4,024/month
793 Sq Ft
Downing-Whitethorne
$3,871/month
756 Sq Ft
Palomar-Borello
$3,830/month
756 Sq Ft
North San Jose
$3,681/month
733 Sq Ft
Del Marietta-Southwest
$3,678/month
748 Sq Ft
Santana Row
$3,632/month
799 Sq Ft
St. James Square Historic District
$3,608/month
790 Sq Ft

Which San Jose neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in San Jose with the most apartments available are North San Jose, Central San Jose and South San Jose .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North San Jose
$3,681/month
733 Sq Ft
Central San Jose
$3,266/month
737 Sq Ft
South San Jose
$2,949/month
722 Sq Ft
Downtown San Jose
$3,220/month
724 Sq Ft
Midtown San Jose
$3,325/month
772 Sq Ft
West Valley San Jose
$3,095/month
723 Sq Ft
Northside
$3,332/month
747 Sq Ft
South Market
$3,318/month
654 Sq Ft
SoFA District
$3,213/month
656 Sq Ft
Japantown
$3,304/month
749 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Jose, CA?

Because the average rent in San Jose is $2,685, you’ll want to make about $8,950 per month or $107,400 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in San Jose, CA is 81.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in San Jose is 223.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,300 - $4,141. You can expect to pay 14.0% more for groceries, 55.5% more for utilities, and 39.7% more for transportation.

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San Jose, CA

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Apartment Averages

Alma-Almaden

San Jose, CA

Fruitdale College

San Jose, CA

Studio
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One Bedroom
-
$1,161/month
Two Bedroom
$2,843/month
$1,512/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,397/month
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$2,188

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Maxwell at Bascom

Maxwell at Bascom

1350 S Bascom Ave,
San Jose, CA 95128

$2,980 - $6,820

Studio - 2 Beds

Cherrywood Apartments

Cherrywood Apartments

4951 Cherry Ave,
San Jose, CA 95118

$2,050 - $3,255

Studio - 2 Beds

Atrium Garden

Atrium Garden

1536 Kerley Dr,
San Jose, CA 95112

$1,420 - $1,720

Studio

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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