Maxwell at Bascom
1350 S Bascom Ave,
San Jose, CA 95128
$2,981 - $6,012 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in San Jose, CA
What is the average rent in San Jose, CA?
$2,735/month
Average Rent
703 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in San Jose, CA is $2,735 per month. This is 67% higher than the national average rent price of $1,642/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 $2,348 per month for a studio, $2,735 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,427 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,180 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in San Jose, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $69 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 May 2026
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Rent Ranges in San Jose, CA
Last Updated May 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
22%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
51%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose?
Based on current rent prices, Seven Trees, Alma-Almaden and Guatalupe Almaden are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Jose?
Based on current rent prices, Santana Row, North San Jose and Downing-Whitethorne are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Jose.
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Which San Jose neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in San Jose with the most apartments available are North San Jose, South San Jose and Downtown San Jose .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Jose, CA?
Because the average rent in San Jose is $2,735, you’ll want to make about $9,116 per month or $109,392 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 83.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in San Jose is 230.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,348 - $4,180. You can expect to pay 10.4% more for groceries, 42.7% more for utilities, and 36.6% more for transportation.
How does San Jose, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Jose, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$3,247/month
One Bedroom
$1,128/month
$3,633/month
Two Bedroom
$1,316/month
$5,313/month
Three Bedroom
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$6,720/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.