San Jose, CA rental market
What is the average rent in San Jose, CA?
Last updated October 14, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Jose, CA is $2,693.
$2,693
-$444
-$447
1,723
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $625 to $99,999.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 7 |
| $900 | 11 |
| $1,000 | 13 |
| $1,100 | 16 |
| $1,200 | 32 |
| $1,300 | 20 |
| $1,400 | 407 |
| $1,500 | 411 |
| $1,600 | 22 |
| $1,700 | 26 |
| $1,800 | 47 |
| $1,900 | 50 |
| $2,000 | 35 |
| $2,100 | 44 |
| $2,200 | 38 |
| $2,300 | 44 |
| $2,400 | 65 |
| $2,500 | 61 |
| $2,600 | 46 |
| $2,700 | 55 |
| $2,800 | 57 |
| $2,900 | 71 |
| $3,000 | 49 |
| $3,100 | 43 |
| $3,200 | 45 |
| $3,300 | 32 |
| $3,400 | 36 |
| $3,500 | 43 |
| $3,600 | 40 |
| $3,700 | 35 |
| $3,800 | 39 |
| $3,900 | 50 |
| $4,000 | 36 |
| $4,100 | 49 |
| $4,200 | 60 |
| $4,300 | 42 |
| $4,400 | 41 |
| $4,500 | 45 |
| $4,600 | 37 |
| $4,700 | 28 |
| $4,800 | 20 |
| $4,900 | 32 |
| $5,000+ | 117 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $447 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,945 | $3,002 |
| Feb | $2,978 | $2,950 |
| Mar | $2,900 | $2,950 |
| Apr | $2,853 | $3,000 |
| May | $2,886 | $2,995 |
| Jun | $2,960 | $3,004 |
| Jul | $3,000 | $3,199 |
| Aug | $3,166 | $3,239 |
| Sep | $3,100 | $3,200 |
| Oct | $3,132 | $3,110 |
| Nov | $3,100 | No data |
| Dec | $3,000 | No data |
Market temperature
The San Jose, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in San Jose, CA is 46% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in San Jose, CA?
The average rent in San Jose, CA is $2,693.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in San Jose, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in San Jose, CA is $2,126 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is $1,000 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is $2,400 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is $4,200 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is $18,868 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in San Jose, CA?
Houses in San Jose, CA rent between $625 - $99,999 with an average rent of $2,693.
8. How has the rent in San Jose, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in San Jose, CA decreased by $447
9. How much has the rent in San Jose, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in San Jose, CA decreased by $444
10. How many available rentals are there in San Jose, CA?
There are currently 1,723 rentals available in San Jose, CA.
11. How do rent prices in San Jose, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in San Jose, CA is $2,693 — 45.57% higher the national average of $1,850.