Average Rent in San Jose, CA
14 apartment buildings, 125 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in San Jose, CACheapest
$2,379/mo
Fountain Park Apartments
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14
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Units
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
San Jose, CA Rent Prices
All 14 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Fourth Street Apartments
542 S 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Fountain Park Apartments
1026 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129, USA
LINQ
1700 Newbury Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95133
The Taft Apartments
477 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
One South Market Apartments
1 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
Foundry Commons
868 S 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Avalon on the Alameda
1300 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fourth Street Apartments 542 S 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112 | $2,050 as of Oct 1 | $2,060 | $4.21/ft² | 5 (1) | 2 |
| 2 | Fountain Park Apartments 1026 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129, USA | $2,379 | $2,543 | $5.59/ft² | 3.5 (105) | 11 |
| 3 | LINQ 1700 Newbury Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95133 | $2,750 | $3,433 | $4.16/ft² | 4.5 (152) | 5 |
| 4 | The Taft Apartments 477 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA | $2,847 | $3,407 | $5.47/ft² | 4.1 (42) | 10 |
| 5 | One South Market Apartments 1 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 | $2,867 | $3,462 | $4.02/ft² | 3.8 (181) | 17 |
| 6 | Foundry Commons 868 S 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112 | $3,078 | $3,273 | $4.04/ft² | 4.1 (195) | 3 |
| 7 | Avalon on the Alameda 1300 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126 | $3,108 | $3,773 | $5.11/ft² | 4.3 (271) | 13 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Fourth Street Apartments
5 (1)542 S 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Fountain Park Apartments
3.5 (105)1026 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129, 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
One South Market Apartments
3.8 (181)1 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
Foundry Commons
4.1 (195)868 S 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112
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San Jose, CA neighborhoods
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San Jose, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in San Jose, CA is $3,715 per month, based on 125 units across 14 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,379 at Fountain Park Apartments to $7,225 at Santana Heights.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,867/mo | $2,379/mo | 16 |
| 1 Bed | $3,429/mo | $2,589/mo | 66 |
| 2 Bed | $4,389/mo | $3,634/mo | 40 |
| 3 Bed | $5,523/mo | $5,478/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $3,429/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,389/mo. At the local median household income of $141,565, that works out to 31% 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
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,715/mo.
Comfortable income
$178,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,379/mo), you need to earn at least $95,000/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) | $3,715 |
| Utilities | $916 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $2,183 |
| Healthcare | $1,065 |
| Other goods and services | $1,704 |
| Estimated total | $10,149/mo |
Population
990,054
Median household income
$141,565
Census median rent
$2,617/mo
Census rent burden
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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,392 | -9% | +4.5% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,458 | -7% | +5.2% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,855 | -23% | +1.5% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,496 | -33% | +2.4% | 25 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,356 | -37% | 0% | 23 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,249 | -39% | +2.2% | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Jose, CA?
The average rent in San Jose, CA is $3,715 per month, based on 125 units across 14 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in San Jose, CA?
The median asking rent in San Jose, CA is $3,496 per month, computed from 125 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,715/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in San Jose, CA?
The lowest available rent in San Jose, CA starts at $2,379 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in San Jose, CA average $3,429/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,589/mo across 66 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in San Jose, CA average $4,389/mo. Units start from $3,634/mo across 40 units currently listed.
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