Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA

Prices and availability in San Jose, CA were last updated on 27 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in San Jose, CA are: Elan at River Oaks, Enclave, Misora, Atrium Garden Apartments and The Platform Urban Apartments.

The average rent in San Jose, CA is $3,036.

The price range for a studio apartment in San Jose, CA is between $579 and $9,670.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is between $579 and $20,000.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is between $838 and $25,307.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is between $911 and $15,578.

In San Jose, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 29% of San Jose's rentals, 48% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in San Jose are about 29 years old, on average. Of these, 49% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 84% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 21% are mid-rises, and 3% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in San Jose are around 9% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 44% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 40% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.