San Jose, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What are the most popular neighborhoods in San Jose?

The most popular neighborhood in San Jose is West San Jose , where there are 21 listings with an average rent of $2,870. Next up is Downtown San Jose , where apartments go for $3,030/month, followed by Willow Glen with $3,074 If you’re looking to rent in San Jose’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out North San Jose , where renters pay $3,247 on average, and North Valley , where the average monthly rent is $2,921.

What is the average rent in San Jose?

The average rent for an apartment in San Jose is $3,021. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in San Jose, CA

Last updated July 2023

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$3,021	884 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in San Jose?

The average size for a San Jose, CA apartment is 884 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

San Jose, CA apartment rent ranges

San Jose, CA Occupied Housing Units

142,125 or 44% of the households in San Jose, CA are renter-occupied while 182,251 or 56% are owner-occupied.

San Jose, CA rent trends

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Average Rent in San Jose, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Burbank	$3,318
North San Jose	$3,247
Rose Garden	$3,155
Santa Teresa	$3,078
Willow Glen	$3,074
Silver Creek	$3,071
Downtown San Jose	$3,030
Berryessa	$3,030
Blossom Valley	$2,967
North Valley	$2,921
Japantown	$2,897
Fairgrounds	$2,884
West San Jose	$2,870
Evergreen	$2,792
Edenvale	$2,711
East San Jose	$2,667
Cambrian Park	$2,413

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose?

The most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose are Cambrian Park, where the average rent goes for $2,413/month, East San Jose, where renters pay $2,667/mo on average, and Edenvale, where the average rent goes for $2,711/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Evergreen ($2,792), West San Jose ($2,870), and Fairgrounds ($2,884), where the asking prices are below the average San Jose rent of $3,021/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Jose?

The most expensive neighborhoods in San Jose are Rose Garden ($3,155), North San Jose ($3,247) and Burbank ($3,318).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in San Jose?

The most popular neighborhood in San Jose is West San Jose, where there are 21 listings with an average rent of $2,870. Next up is Downtown San Jose, where apartments go for $3,030/month, followed by Willow Glen with $3,074 If you’re looking to rent in San Jose’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out North San Jose, where renters pay $3,247 on average, and North Valley, where the average monthly rent is $2,921.

San Jose | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Berryessa is 2% higher than in Blossom Valley

$3,030

Berryessa rent is 1% higher than San Jose average

Average Rent	$3,030

$2,967

Blossom Valley rent is 2% lower than San Jose average

Average Rent	$2,967

How San Jose Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Los Angeles	$2,742
San Francisco	$3,336
East Bay	$2,570
San Diego	$3,016
Long Beach	$2,579
Sacramento	$1,856
San Jose	$3,021
Oakland	$2,790
Fresno	$1,547
Inglewood	$2,570
Sunnyvale	$3,063
Mountain View	$3,283
Palo Alto	$3,402
San Mateo	$3,447
Fremont	$2,767
Menlo Park	$4,231
Santa Clara	$3,155
Berkeley	$3,382
Hayward	$2,357
Redwood City	$3,447
Walnut Creek	$2,575

What is the average price for a storage unit in San Jose?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in San Jose is $215.93. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.