Average Rent in San Jose, CA

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Current Versus Historical San Jose, CA Rents

San Jose rentals average $2,655 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,700, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,857 (101.55%) year-over-year from $1,828 to $3,685. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $456 (-18.20%) year-over-year from $2,505 to $2,049. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $82 (2.47%) year-over-year from $3,315 to $3,397. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $151 (3.93%) year-over-year from $3,847 to $3,998. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $180 (3.90%) year-over-year from $4,615 to $4,795. 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 up by 18.68% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.26% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.46% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.62	$2,049	$2,505 (-18.20%)	$1,980 (3.48%)
2 BR	$3.20	$3,397	$3,315 (2.47%)	$2,915 (16.52%)
3 BR	$3.03	$3,998	$3,847 (3.93%)	$3,450 (15.88%)
4+ BR	$2.68	$4,795	$4,615 (3.90%)	$4,081 (17.50%)

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 $3,298 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 $2,975, 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 $3,621 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 1.67% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Jose, CA are about 6.98% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.48% 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	$2,133	$2,850	$2,975
San Francisco, CA	$2,700	$3,266	$4,595	$3,621

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 $3,658 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 $3,658 per month. Whereas, at $3,658 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	$2,773	$3,310	$4,395	$3,658

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 $3,711. 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 $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,016, 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 2.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Jose, CA is 5.65% 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	$1,914	$2,400	$2,900	$3,000
San Francisco, CA	$2,700	$3,266	$4,595	$3,621
Santa Clara, CA	$2,853	$2,691	$3,478	$3,800
San Mateo, CA	$2,200	$2,749	$3,874	$4,016

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 $3,700. 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 $2,655 and an average price per square feet of $3.62. There are a total of 15 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 $3,480 and an average price per square feet of $3.20. There are a total of 32 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 1.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in San Jose, CA is around $2,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.