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What is the average rent in San Jose?

The average rent of a studio apartment in San Jose, CA is $1,770. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in San Jose, CA is $2,400. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in San Jose, CA is $2,850. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in San Jose, CA is $4,450.

Studio

$1,770


1 bed

$2,400


2 beds

$2,850


3+ beds

$4,450

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in San Jose

Apr 17 2024Jun 01 2024Jul 15 2024Aug 29 2024Oct 14 2024Nov 29 2024Jan 14 2025Mar 01 2025May 04 2025$1,200$1,600$2,000$2,610
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Apartment Rent Ranges in San Jose

The monthly rent for apartments in San Jose, CA ranges from $1,000 to $4,600+.

$1,000 - $1,900

$1,900 - $2,800

$2,800 - $3,700

$3,700 - $4,600

$4,600+

What is the average apartment size in San Jose?

The average size of a San Jose, CA apartment is 806 square feet, while the median apartment size for San Jose, CA is 800 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in San Jose, CA (40%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (3.08%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 38.85%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 18.08%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in San Jose?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
San Jose - Downtown*$2,850$3,344*
Willow Glen*$2,195$3,025*

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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