100 Best Apartments in San Jose, CA (with reviews)

Q: What are the best apartments in San Jose, CA?

The best apartments in San Jose, CA are: The Enclave CA , The Monterey , Sixth and Jackson , San Marino and Blue Hills West Apartments .

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$3,031/mo San Jose, CA average rental price, October 2022

The average monthly rent of apartments in San Jose, CA is $3,031.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,727, the average rent in San Jose, CA is $3,031.

Getting around in San Jose, CA

74 /100

Very Walkable

40 /100

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64 /100

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Walk Score®: 74, Transit Score®: 40, Bike Score®: 64

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in San Jose, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in San Jose, CA were last updated on 1 Feb 2023.

What are the best apartments in San Jose, CA?

The best apartments in San Jose, CA are: The Enclave CA, The Monterey, Sixth and Jackson, San Marino and Blue Hills West Apartments.

What is the average rent in San Jose, CA?

The average rent in San Jose, CA is $3,031. Start your search for apartments in San Jose, CA now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in San Jose, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in San Jose, CA is between $1,436 and $8,394. View all studio apartments in San Jose, CA.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is between $1,700 and $9,693. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in San Jose, CA now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is between $1,550 and $11,923. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is between $1,550 and $9,344. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in San Jose, CA.

What type of rental buildings are in San Jose, CA?

In San Jose, 43% of the residents are renting compared to 57% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 26% of San Jose’s rentals, 50% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in San Jose, CA?

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 28 years old, on average. Of these, 48% 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 77% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 18% are mid-rises, and 2% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in San Jose, CA?

Rental apartments in San Jose come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 8% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 45% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 40% of all rentals in San Jose. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

San Jose, CA in the news

Despite Challenges, 2021 New Apartment Construction Tops 330,000 for Fifth Consecutive Year

Metros that are set to beat their own records are San Francisco; Tampa, FL; San Jose; Kansas City, MO; and Raleigh, NC. With an increase of at least 36% in the number of new units compared to last year, all of them are planning to deliver between 5,000 and 8,000 new apartments.

The Great Return: Renters Jumpstart Large Cities with Surge in Applications in 2021

Apartments in San Jose saw a lot of interest from apartment hunters in the first half of 2021.

Class of 2021, These Are the Hottest Jobs for Your and the Best Metros to Find Them

The San Jose metro has the highest share of hot jobs for 2021 college graduates — 166 per 1,000. In fact, some companies here are already making design changes to better suit Gen Z employees. An attractive option for businesses of all types, San Jose welcomes young professionals, especially if their major had anything to do with computers or management. Most recent graduate jobs here are in software development, computer-related fields (offering $88,600, to go up by 5.7%) and marketing ($63,800, up by almost 18%).

Renter's guide to San Jose, CA

While Los Angeles and San Francisco tend to claim a good deal of the fame from the other California cities, San Jose is a rich, vibrant center of culture and commerce, with arguably the most beautiful weather and architecture in the country to boot.

San Jose is the seat of Santa Clara County, as well as the largest city in both Northern California and the Bay Area. As of 2016, San Jose is the third most populous city in California after LA and San Diego. At only 55 miles from San Francisco and 59 miles from Berkeley—less than one hour’s drive—San Jose is truly at the heart of Northern California.

San Jose is prized for its position as a hub of the technology industry, its proximity to the thriving tech industries of Silicon Valley and San Francisco, and its corresponding affluence and high concentration of young professionals. Time Magazine ranks San Jose as the #1 city in the United States for jobs.

The climate makes the work environment even more inviting. The city enjoys an average 301 days of sunshine per year and an average annual temperature of 60.5°F.

Tips for renting in San Jose, CA

California law gives tenants a head start in many aspects of the apartment rental process. For instance, you cannot be locked out of your rental unit at the end of the notice of eviction if you have not found a place to move. In this case the court will require you to explain in writing within a given timeframe, usually 5 days, why you have not vacated the premises.

Rent increases cannot be instituted by a landlord during the period of the rental agreement. In the state of California, landlords are required to disclose information on utilities provided as well as services in the area that provide these utilities in the rental agreement or lease.

Tenants’ rights are heavily protected by law, such as against landlords retaliating against tenants for complaints about the conditions of their living space.

California landlords must provide at least 30 days’ notice before increasing rent, and cannot raise rents as a form of discrimination.

San Jose, CA demographics

1,029,409Total Population
508,229 Female

521,180 Male
37.1Median Age

San Jose, CA has a population of 1,029,409 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 508,229 of San Jose’s residents are women and 521,180 are men. The median age of those who live in San Jose, CA is 37.1.

Living in San Jose, CA

San Jose is an excellent city for those interested in exploring the arts. Public art projects abound through the downtown and business districts, and one can easily stumble across collections in the expanding civic neighborhoods and areas. These include parks, fire stations, and even libraries. San Jose is also conducive to a very active lifestyle, boasting a large number of gardens, parks, and recreational sites for the outdoor enthusiast in you!

The city’s population is very diverse. There are various neighborhoods with large Mexican and Asian populations, Japanese and Vietnamese in particular.

The large student population lends the city a young, pre-professional vibe, further enhanced by the thriving tech and startup scene in the Bay Area. As a result, there is also a thriving nightlife scene that both younger and older residents can take part in.

One of the main downsides to living in San Jose is the traffic. Traffic jams can make commutes lengthy compared to other cities in the country.

One of the great perks that many companies offer, however, is shuttle and bus services for their employees.

San Jose, CA households

235,711 Family

88,629 Non-family
119,141 Children

205,199 No Children

324,340Total Number of Households
3.13Average People Per Household
$117,324Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 324,340 households in San Jose, CA. 235,711 are family households and 88,629 are non-family households. There are 119,141 households with children in San Jose and 205,199 households without children. On average, about 3.13 people live in a household in San Jose, CA.

Things to do in San Jose, CA

San Jose is a perfect place for singles or families. Take a walk through the beautiful Municipal Rose Garden park or awaken your inner history nerd by visiting the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum or the Winchester Mystery House.

Looking for things to do with kids? Get your children’s brains rolling with a trip to the Children’s Discovery Museum or even the Tech Museum of Innovation, which features lots of interactive and fun exhibits to inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators.

The San Jose Flea Market on Berryessa Road is home to anywhere between 1000 and 2000 vendors offering all sorts of wares, trinkets, and homemade items. With dozens of snack bars and restaurants nearby, this is the perfect weekend trip for friends, families, or even dates!

Couples can stop by J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines for a fun tour of a California vineyard followed by a wine tasting! For a burst of flavor, try your hand at the original California sushi roll at the SJ Omogari Korean Restaurant.

The Tahiti Fete is a great event that happens every summer. It is the largest event celebrating Tahitian culture outside of Tahiti.

San Jose is a haven for sports fans as well. The city is home to San Jose state football, as well as the San Jose Sharks, the San Jose Giants, and the San Jose Earthquakes. No matter the team or the sport, you are bound to find plenty of sport-related things to do in San Jose!

San Jose, CA employment & economy

As the largest city in the Bay Area, San Jose is a hub for engineering, entrepreneurship, and technology. Local universities flood the labor market with thousands of graduates in the computer science and engineering fields each year; this trend has led to high levels of growth and skyrocketing housing prices.

San Jose residents, in fact, have the highest median household income of any city with a population of over 280,000. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA had an unemployment rate of just 3.7% in April 2016, well under the national rate of 5% in the same period.

Education in San Jose, CA

San Jose is home to San Jose State University, San Jose City College (SJCC), National Hispanic University, Santa Clara University, and CALMAT (California University of Management and Technology), and is less than an hour away from Stanford and U.C. Berkeley.

San Jose, CA education statistics

The level of education of the population of San Jose, CA is as follows: 8% have no high school education, 23% completed some high school, 21% partially completed college, 7% have an Associate Degree, 24% have a Bachelor Degree, and 17% have a Graduate Degree.

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