San Jose, CA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in San Jose?

The average rent of a studio apartment in San Jose, CA is $1,885. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in San Jose, CA is $2,498. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in San Jose, CA is $2,898. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in San Jose, CA is $4,673.

Studio

$1,885


1 bed

$2,498


2 beds

$2,898


3+ beds

$4,673

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in San Jose

Apartment Rent Ranges in San Jose

The monthly rent for apartments in San Jose, CA ranges from $1,200 to $5,600+.

$1,200 - $2,300

$2,300 - $3,400

$3,400 - $4,500

$4,500 - $5,600

$5,600+

What is the average apartment size in San Jose?

The average size of a San Jose, CA apartment is 895 square feet, while the median apartment size for San Jose, CA is 816 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in San Jose, CA (36.8%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (6%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 30%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 27.2%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in San Jose?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
San Jose - Downtown*$3,353$4,273*
Willow Glen*$2,454$2,800$5,200

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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