What's the average rent in San Jose, CA?

Rental Market Trends in San Jose, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in San Jose, CA is $3,200 per month, which is 64% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,200

3.2%$100 increase month-over-month

1.1%$34 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,131

APARTMENTS

$2,725

HOUSES

$4,500

TOWNHOUSES

$4,150

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in San Jose, CA at $2,725 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,500 per month. Townhomes average $4,150 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,450
2 Bedrooms	$3,155
3 Bedrooms	$4,430
4 Bedrooms	$4,900
All	$3,200

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in San Jose, CA is $2,450 per month, followed by $3,155 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,430 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,900 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$3,600
3 Bedrooms	$4,305
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$4,150

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in San Jose, CA is $1,950 per month, followed by $3,600 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,305 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,245
2 Bedrooms	$2,972
3 Bedrooms	$3,750
4 Bedrooms	$3,995
All	$2,705

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is $2,245 per month, followed by $2,972 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,750 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,995 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$3,366
3 Bedrooms	$4,500
4 Bedrooms	$5,000
All	$4,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in San Jose, CA is $1,500 per month, followed by $3,366 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,000 for a 4 bedroom house.