{"id":145561,"date":"2026-01-27T04:07:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=145561"},"modified":"2026-04-22T00:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:57:15","slug":"new-apartments-in-san-jose-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/new-apartments-in-san-jose-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"A renter\u2019s guide to where new apartments are rising in San Jose, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Developers completed nearly 18,000 apartments across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/san-jose-ca\/\" rel=\"\">San Jose<\/a> during the last decade, with construction concentrated in a small number of zip codes. This limited geographic spread reflects the city\u2019s constrained land availability and the concentration of employment in specific corridors throughout Silicon Valley.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">Which San Jose neighborhoods received the most apartment construction?<\/p>\n<p><noscript><br data-mce-bogus=\"1\"><\/noscript><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/vVJFl\/full.png\" alt=\"Top 5 Zipcodes for New Apartments in Portland, OR (Table)\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #edf1f5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s where construction focused in the last decade:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip code 95134<\/strong> added 4,256 new apartments, the most in the city.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code 95112<\/strong> gained 3,366 new apartments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code 95126<\/strong> welcomed 2,547 new apartments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code 95123<\/strong> added 2,027 new apartments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code 95113<\/strong> built 1,703 new apartments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjoseca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Jose<\/a> serves as the urban center of Silicon Valley, hosting major technology companies, universities, and regional government offices. Reflecting its strong economy and regional importance, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\/us\/ca\/santa-clara-county\/san-jose\/\" rel=\"\">city\u2019s cost of living<\/a> is higher than average, at approximately 30% above the California average and 82% above the national average.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">To help renters <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\">navigate this market<\/a>, we\u2019ve identified the zip codes where new apartment development has been most concentrated.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">4,256 new apartments put zip code 95134 at the top of San Jose\u2019s construction list<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/95134-ca\/\">Zip code 95134<\/a> added 4,256 new apartments, making it the most active area for apartment construction in San Jose over the past decade. The zip code covers North San Jose near the Milpitas border, bounded by Interstates 880 and 680 and State Route 237.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1769512496464!6m8!1m7!1sFIegwQZtWOJLtTnqawzWHQ!2m2!1d37.40783857140005!2d-121.941663629496!3f189.1570907980463!4f11.066534532578217!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Transit service includes the VTA Orange Line, with nearby stations such as Hostetter, Penitencia Creek, and Berryessa, along with access to the Milpitas BART Station for East Bay and San Francisco connections. Major employers include Cisco Systems (global headquarters), Samsung Semiconductor, Western Digital, Ericsson, and numerous technology firms located within the North San Jose office parks.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">Zip code 95112 added 3,366 new apartments<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/95134-ca\/\">Zip code 95112<\/a> gained 3,366 new apartments, reflecting sustained infill development in and around downtown San Jose. The zip code includes the central business district, San Jose State University, and adjacent residential areas.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1769512627634!6m8!1m7!1s18U0VYiIlskkWSxo_Qwutw!2m2!1d37.34239371482255!2d-121.8880443275598!3f123.98472927447223!4f3.002562101947319!5f1.9587109090973311\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Transit access includes all three VTA light rail lines (Blue, Green, and Orange), with stations such as Convention Center, Civic Center, and Diridon Station. Diridon provides connections to Caltrain, Amtrak, and ACE. Major employers include Adobe (headquarters), City and County of San Jose offices, San Jose State University, and downtown professional and government services.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">2,547 new apartments expand housing options in zip code 95126<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/95126-ca\/\">Zip code 95126<\/a> added 2,547 new apartments, representing continued development within a largely established residential area southwest of downtown.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1769512746513!6m8!1m7!1sdpqQZUnK3XkaCcn1BAu31g!2m2!1d37.32209435488868!2d-121.9067371503766!3f23.679454092552305!4f17.436267600958672!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Transit service includes the VTA Orange Line, with stations such as Race and Fruitdale, providing access to downtown and North San Jose. Major employers within commuting distance include Adobe, San Jose State University, downtown offices, and technology campuses in Cupertino, Mountain View, and North San Jose.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">Zip code 95123 delivered 2,027 new apartments<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/95123-ca\/\">Zip code 95123<\/a> added 2,027 new apartments, reflecting growth in South San Jose along established suburban corridors.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1769512843875!6m8!1m7!1smHXxAbTdcyLp0AtbtFk7iA!2m2!1d37.24388596735719!2d-121.8406772115056!3f307.09684632196!4f2.9737088350522214!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Transit options include the VTA Blue Line, with stations such as Blossom Hill, Snell, Cottle, and Santa Teresa, offering direct service to downtown San Jose. Major employment centers accessible from the area include downtown San Jose, North San Jose technology campuses, and employers in Cupertino and Mountain View.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">1,703 new apartments grow zip code 95113\u2019s inventory<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/95113-ca\/\">Zip code 95113<\/a> added 1,703 new apartments, continuing the densification of San Jose\u2019s downtown core.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1769513047000!6m8!1m7!1siVloHGo-Ovx23eMwPkH4mw!2m2!1d37.33454246674889!2d-121.892455596941!3f304.2141160129086!4f23.379016600456367!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Transit access includes all VTA light rail lines, nearby Diridon Station, and extensive bus service. Major employers include Adobe, City of San Jose government offices, Santa Clara County offices, law firms, and corporate offices located within the downtown core.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 16px; font-family: system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;\">Top 5 zip codes for new apartments in San Jose, CA<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold; padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 14px;\">Zip code<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold; padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 14px;\">New apartments<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">95134<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 100.0%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">4,256<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">95112<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 79.1%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">3,366<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">95126<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 59.8%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">2,547<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">95123<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 47.6%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">2,027<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">95113<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 40.0%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">1,703<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 8px auto 0; font-size: 14px; color: #475569;\">* Total new apartments completed between 2015 and 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 4px auto 24px; font-size: 14px; color: #475569;\">Source:<br \/>\n<a style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RentCafe.com analysis of Yardi data as of July 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">San Jose\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcusmillichap.com\/research\/market-report\/san-jose\/san-jose-2026-investment-forecast-multifamily-market-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apartment development<\/a> over the past decade has been highly concentrated due to limited land availability and strong employment demand. Construction has focused on downtown, North San Jose, and select transit-accessible areas where <a href=\"https:\/\/nainorcal.com\/south-bay-market-report-september-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">redevelopment is feasible<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Major employment clusters in technology, education, healthcare, and government continue to influence where new housing is delivered. Transit infrastructure \u2014 including light rail, Caltrain, BART connections, and planned expansions \u2014 has reinforced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/san-francisco\/2025\/10\/10\/california-transit-housing-law-sb79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">development near existing corridors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #edf1f5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-sans font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">FAQ: Renting in San Jose\u2019s fastest-growing zip codes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0How many new apartments have been built across San Jose over the past decade?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: <strong>17,914 new apartments<\/strong> were completed across San Jose over the past decade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0Which zip codes have the most new apartments in San Jose, and how many were built in each?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A:\u00a0Zip code 95134 leads with 4,256 new apartments, followed by 95112 with 3,366 new apartments, 95126 with 2,547 new apartments, 95123 with 2,027 new apartments, and 95113 with 1,703 new apartments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0How accessible are San Jose\u2019s high-supply neighborhoods by public transportation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A:\u00a0Downtown and North San Jose offer the strongest transit access through VTA light rail, BART connections at Milpitas, and Caltrain service at Diridon Station. Other high-supply areas combine light rail service with freeway access.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0Which major employers are within commuting distance of San Jose\u2019s top construction areas?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A:\u00a0Employers include Cisco Systems, Adobe, San Jose State University, City and County of San Jose offices, and technology companies in Cupertino, Mountain View, Milpitas, and North San Jose.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0How does the cost of living in San Jose compare to the average for California?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A:\u00a0The cost of living in San Jose is 30% higher than the state average and 82% higher than the national average.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Methodology<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\"><em>RentCafe.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0is a nationwide apartment search website that enables renters to easily find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This study uses data from 2015\u20132025, with the \u2018past decade\u2019 referring to this period.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Developers completed nearly 18,000 apartments across San Jose during the last decade, with construction concentrated in a small number of zip codes. This limited geographic spread reflects the city\u2019s constrained land availability and the concentration of employment in specific corridors throughout Silicon Valley. Which San Jose neighborhoods received the most apartment construction? 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