Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA

Prices and availability in San Jose, CA were last updated on 21 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in San Jose, CA are: Elan at River Oaks, Atrium Garden Apartments, Misora, Enclave and 808 West 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 $12,935.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is between $579 and $10,305.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is between $838 and $20,000.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is between $911 and $14,488.

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 average age of rental buildings in San Jose is 29 years old, with 49% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 84% are garden-style apartment communities, 21% are mid-sized buildings, and 3% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

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.