San Jose, CA rental market
Last updated August 21, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in San Jose, CA is $2,395.
$2,395
+$19
+$120
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $750 to $10,069.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 3 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 4 |
| $1,000 | 5 |
| $1,100 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 7 |
| $1,300 | 11 |
| $1,400 | 12 |
| $1,500 | 6 |
| $1,600 | 5 |
| $1,700 | 10 |
| $1,800 | 22 |
| $1,900 | 42 |
| $2,000 | 37 |
| $2,100 | 32 |
| $2,200 | 33 |
| $2,300 | 27 |
| $2,400 | 35 |
| $2,500 | 34 |
| $2,600 | 19 |
| $2,700 | 24 |
| $2,800 | 22 |
| $2,900 | 25 |
| $3,000 | 16 |
| $3,100 | 14 |
| $3,200 | 8 |
| $3,300 | 9 |
| $3,400 | 6 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $120 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,300 | $2,250 |
| Feb | $2,246 | $2,245 |
| Mar | $2,250 | $2,245 |
| Apr | $2,205 | $2,300 |
| May | $2,200 | $2,300 |
| Jun | $2,200 | $2,324 |
| Jul | $2,280 | $2,350 |
| Aug | $2,350 | $2,400 |
| Sep | $2,275 | No data |
| Oct | $2,253 | No data |
| Nov | $2,200 | No data |
| Dec | $2,200 | No data |
Market temperature
The San Jose, CA rental market temperature is COOL. 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in San Jose, CA is 51% 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 $3,225.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in San Jose, CA?
Houses in San Jose, CA rent between $750 - $13,000 with an average rent of $3,225.
3. How has the rent in San Jose, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in San Jose, CA increased by $25
4. 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 $25
5. How many available rentals are there in San Jose, CA?
There are currently 1,307 rentals available in San Jose, CA.
6. How do rent prices in San Jose, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in San Jose, CA is $3,225 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.