Average Rent in San Jose, CA

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Current Versus Historical San Jose, CA Rents

San Jose rentals average $2,899 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,795 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,821, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $94 (-5.21%) year-over-year from $1,807 to $1,713. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $497 (-20.74%) year-over-year from $2,394 to $1,898. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $331 (-9.80%) year-over-year from $3,381 to $3,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $97 (2.48%) year-over-year from $3,903 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (2.13%) year-over-year from $4,700 to $4,800. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 40.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 23.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.27% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.67% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.77	$1,898	$2,394 (-20.74%)	$2,337 (-18.82%)
2 BR	$3.26	$3,050	$3,381 (-9.80%)	$3,099 (-1.59%)
3 BR	$3.03	$4,000	$3,903 (2.48%)	$3,530 (13.31%)
4+ BR	$2.67	$4,800	$4,700 (2.13%)	$4,182 (14.79%)

Historical Rents in San Jose, CA

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Top Cities Near San Jose

There are a total of 2 cities nearby San Jose. The average rent in San Jose is currently $3,313 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,925, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near San Jose, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 per month.

Let's compare San Jose, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in San Jose, CA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.45% more expensive. Two bedrooms in San Jose, CA are about 1.90% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.66% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near San Jose, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	N/A	$2,175	$2,913	$2,925
San Francisco, CA	$2,788	$3,306	$4,527	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near San Jose

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near San Jose. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near San Jose, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near San Jose, CA is currently around $3,718 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Jose, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $3,718 per month. Whereas, at $3,718 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near San Jose. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$2,952	$3,350	$4,530	$3,718

Top Counties Near San Jose

There are a total of 1 counties located by San Jose, CA. Some of these counties include Alameda, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Santa Clara, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,823. That's roughly around $4 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alameda, CA. It's average rent per month is $2,965. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,971, San Mateo, CA is the most expensive county by San Jose, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in San Jose, CA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Jose, CA is 0.52% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Jose, CA is 5.10% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alameda, CA	$1,950	$2,250	$2,985	$2,965
San Francisco, CA	$2,788	$3,306	$4,527	$3,700
Santa Clara, CA	$3,425	$2,960	$3,701	$3,946
San Mateo, CA	$2,577	$2,807	$3,971	$3,971

Top Zipcodes Near San Jose

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - San Jose Average Rents

What is the average rent price in San Jose, CA?

The average monthly rental price for San Jose, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,821. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do San Jose, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in San Jose, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in San Jose, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in San Jose.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,899 and an average price per square feet of $3.77. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Jose.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,650 and an average price per square feet of $3.26. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Jose.

How have rent prices in San Jose, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in San Jose, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in San Jose, CA?

A reasonable rent price in San Jose, CA is around $3,057/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.