Average Rent in San Jose, CA
15 apartment buildings, 75 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,723/mo
Cheapest
$2,050/mo
Properties
15
Units
75
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 15 properties in San Jose, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
San Jose, CA Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Fourth Street Apartments
542 S 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Vendome Place Apartments
750 Miller St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
LINQ
1700 Newbury Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95133
The Taft Apartments
477 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Diridon West
717 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95126
One South Market Apartments
1 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
Lynhaven
919 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fourth Street Apartments 542 S 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112 | $2,050 | $2,050 | $4.32 | 5 (1) | 1 |
| 2 | Vendome Place Apartments 750 Miller St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA | $2,655 | $3,333 | -- | 4.6 (37) | 4 |
| 3 | LINQ 1700 Newbury Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95133 | $2,686 | $3,067 | $3.96 | 4.5 (152) | 10 |
| 4 | The Taft Apartments 477 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA | $2,747 | $3,466 | $4.61 | 4.1 (42) | 4 |
| 5 | Diridon West 717 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95126 | $2,760 | $3,269 | $5.31 | 4.6 (402) | 7 |
| 6 | One South Market Apartments 1 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 | $2,927 | $3,637 | $4.28 | 3.8 (181) | 11 |
| 7 | Lynhaven 919 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128 | $3,419 | $3,776 | $4.70 | 3.9 (401) | 32 |
Explore Each Property
Fourth Street Apartments
5 (1)542 S 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Vendome Place Apartments
4.6 (37)750 Miller St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
LINQ
4.5 (152)1700 Newbury Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95133
The Taft Apartments
4.1 (42)477 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Diridon West
4.6 (402)717 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95126
One South Market Apartments
3.8 (181)1 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
San Jose, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in San Jose, CA is $3,723 per month, based on 75 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,050 at Fourth Street Apartments to $3,961 at Santana Heights.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,857/mo | $2,686/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $3,516/mo | $2,050/mo | 48 |
| 2 Bed | $4,583/mo | $3,200/mo | 18 |
| 3 Bed | $5,052/mo | $5,052/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in San Jose, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in San Jose, CA averages $3,516/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,583/mo. At the local median household income of $141,565, that works out to 32% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in San Jose, CA at $2,617/mo. The current tracked market average runs 42% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in San Jose, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Silicon Valley
Demand in the Silicon Valley rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Cisco Systems
- Adobe
- eBay
- PayPal
- Zoom
- Western Digital
Mean one-way commute in San Jose, CA is 28 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Jose, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$149,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,723/mo.
Comfortable income
$179,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,050/mo), you need to earn at least $82,000/year.
Median household income in San Jose, CA is $141,565 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in San Jose, CA
Overall prices in San Jose, CA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 113.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by San Jose, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,723 |
| Utilities | $916 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $2,183 |
| Healthcare | $1,065 |
| Other goods and services | $1,704 |
| Estimated total | $10,157/mo |
Population
990,054
Median household income
$141,565
Census median rent
$2,617/mo
Rent as % of income
30.0%
Median age
38.1
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How San Jose, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs San Jose, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -23% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | -14% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -39% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -32% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -26% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | -10% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Jose, CA?
The average rent in San Jose, CA is $3,723 per month, based on 75 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in San Jose, CA?
The lowest available rent in San Jose, CA starts at $2,050 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in San Jose, CA average $3,516/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,050/mo across 48 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in San Jose, CA average $4,583/mo. Units start from $3,200/mo across 18 units currently listed.
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