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

Rental Market Trends in San Jose, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in San Jose, CA is $3,100 per month, which is 61% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,100

6.9%$200 increase month-over-month

3.5%$105 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,157

APARTMENTS

$2,659

HOUSES

$4,450

TOWNHOUSES

$3,800

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in San Jose, CA at $2,659 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,450 per month. Townhomes average $3,800 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,350
2 Bedrooms	$3,150
3 Bedrooms	$4,200
4 Bedrooms	$4,700
All	$3,050

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in San Jose, CA is $2,350 per month, followed by $3,150 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,700 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,050
2 Bedrooms	$3,600
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$4,400
All	$3,900

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in San Jose, CA is $1,050 per month, followed by $3,600 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,400 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,995
3 Bedrooms	$3,495
4 Bedrooms	$4,326
All	$2,695

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,995 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,495 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,326 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,600
2 Bedrooms	$3,495
3 Bedrooms	$4,350
4 Bedrooms	$4,999
All	$4,350

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in San Jose, CA is $1,600 per month, followed by $3,495 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,350 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,999 for a 4 bedroom house.