Maxwell at Bascom
1350 S Bascom Ave,
San Jose, CA 95128
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,752 - $6,422
Rental Market Trends in San Jose, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in San Jose, CA is $2,874/month.
Rent in San Jose is 73% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,874/month
Average Rent
704 Sq Ft
Average Size
+7.8%
Change / Year
3,694
Available Apartments
San Jose rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in San Jose average $2,460 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in San Jose average $2,874 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in San Jose average $3,550 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in San Jose average $4,391 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in San Jose, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 7.8%, which averages out to $223 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in San Jose, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
21%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
52%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose?
Based on current rent prices, Seven Trees, Cory and Walnut Blossom are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose.
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Average Rent
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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, Downtown San Jose and South 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 $2,874, you’ll want to make about $9,580 per month or $114,960 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 83.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in San Jose is 227.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,460 - $4,391. You can expect to pay 11.4% more for groceries, 40.5% more for utilities, and 37.3% 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.
View the San Jose Area GuideStudio
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$3,401/month
One Bedroom
$1,145/month
$3,751/month
Two Bedroom
$1,336/month
$5,648/month
Three Bedroom
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$7,099/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Campbell
Avg Rent: $2,812/month
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Los Gatos
Avg Rent: $2,963/month
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Santa Clara
Avg Rent: $3,415/month
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Milpitas
Avg Rent: $3,174/month
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Saratoga
Avg Rent: $1,455/month
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Cupertino
Avg Rent: $3,539/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in San Jose?
The average rent in San Jose is $2,874 per month, which is 72.6% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in San Jose?
The average rent for a house in San Jose, CA is $4,945 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in San Jose?
The average rent for a townhome in San Jose, CA is $3,424 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in San Jose?
The average rent for a condo in San Jose, CA is $2,623 per month.
Are rents going up or down in San Jose?
Rents in San Jose, CA are increasing, with prices up 7.8% year-over-year and $223 more per month.
What rent range is most common in San Jose?
In San Jose, CA, 52% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.