San Jose, CA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in San Jose is $2,616, a 2% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,556.
Studio apartments in San Jose rent for $1,983 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $2,367 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,834.
Average Rent in San Jose, CA
| All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $2,616 | $1,983 | $2,367 | $2,834 | $3,429 |
| Y-o-Y Change | 2% | 7% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
| Average Apartment Size | 864 sq. ft. | 476 sq. ft. | 715 sq. ft. | 1,006 sq. ft. | 1,305 sq. ft. |
The average size for a San Jose apartment is 864 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 476 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 715. 2-bedroom apartments in San Jose have an average size of 1,006 sq. ft.
San Jose, CA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $1,001-$1,5001%
- $1,501-$2,00010%
- > $2,00089%
San Jose, CA Rent Trends
| Average Rent All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr / 2018 | $2,616 | $1,983 | $2,367 | $2,834 | $3,429 |
| May / 2017 | $2,648 | $1,921 | $2,367 | $2,917 | $3,432 |
| Jan / 2017 | $2,542 | $1,850 | $2,277 | $2,788 | $3,344 |
| Sept / 2016 | $2,556 | $1,853 | $2,311 | $2,777 | $3,396 |
| May / 2016 | $2,592 | $1,862 | $2,321 | $2,845 | $3,433 |
| Jan / 2016 | $2,557 | $1,825 | $2,305 | $2,799 | $3,345 |
| Sept / 2015 | $2,534 | $1,839 | $2,285 | $2,770 | $3,328 |
| May / 2015 | $2,490 | $1,768 | $2,256 | $2,716 | $3,227 |
| Jan / 2015 | $2,331 | $1,690 | $2,113 | $2,543 | $3,014 |
Average Rent in San Jose, CA By Neighborhood
| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds |
| Cambrian Park | $2,141 | $1,569 | $1,983 | $2,432 | $2,923 |
| West San Jose | $2,447 | $1,923 | $2,228 | $2,706 | $3,666 |
| North Valley | $2,482 | $1,749 | $2,271 | $2,800 | $3,603 |
| Santa Teresa | $2,557 | $2,409 | $2,285 | $2,659 | $3,143 |
| Japantown | $2,569 | $1,798 | $2,397 | $2,896 | $3,612 |
| Fairgrounds | $2,591 | $1,882 | $2,334 | $2,794 | $3,081 |
| Blossom Valley | $2,618 | $2,046 | $2,306 | $2,754 | $3,097 |
| Willow Glen | $2,665 | $2,035 | $2,362 | $2,822 | $3,880 |
| Downtown San Jose | $2,703 | $1,750 | $2,449 | $2,958 | $3,964 |
| Rose Garden | $2,733 | $2,054 | $2,405 | $2,930 | $4,070 |
| Burbank | $2,743 | $2,087 | $2,381 | $3,137 | $4,600 |
| North San Jose | $2,828 | $2,222 | $2,573 | $3,099 | $3,888 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose are Cambrian Park, where the average rent goes for $2,141/month, West San Jose, where renters pay $2,447/mo on average, and North Valley, where the average rent goes for $2,482/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Santa Teresa ($2,557), Japantown ($2,569), and Fairgrounds ($2,591), where the asking prices are below the average San Jose rent of $2,616/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in San Jose are Rose Garden ($2,733), Burbank ($2,743) and North San Jose ($2,828).
San Jose | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Blossom Valley is 5% lower than in Burbank
Blossom Valley rent is 1% higher than San Jose average
| All rentals | $2,618 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,046 |
| 1 Bed | $2,306 |
| 2 Beds | $2,754 |
| 3 Beds | $3,097 |
Burbank rent is 5% higher than San Jose average
| All rentals | $2,743 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,087 |
| 1 Bed | $2,381 |
| 2 Beds | $3,137 |
| 3 Beds | $4,600 |
How Does San Jose Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | $3,037 | 5% |
| San Jose | $2,616 | 2% |
| Sunnyvale | $2,757 | 5% |
| Santa Clara | $2,706 | 3% |
| Palo Alto | $3,050 | -3% |
| Campbell | $2,425 | 2% |
| Cupertino | $3,178 | 2% |
| Los Gatos | $2,886 | -5% |
| Los Gatos Town | $2,886 | -5% |
| Milpitas | $2,494 | 1% |
| Alum Rock | $2,215 | 8% |
For more information about the San Jose rental trends, check out our monthly rent report