San Jose, CA rental market
What is the average rent in San Jose, CA?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Jose, CA is $3,450.
Average rent
$3,450
Month-over-monthMoM change
+$72
Year-over-yearYoY change
+$354
Available rentals
1,035
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $850 to $99,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 5 |
| $900 | 10 |
| $1,000 | 13 |
| $1,100 | 12 |
| $1,200 | 20 |
| $1,300 | 26 |
| $1,400 | 13 |
| $1,500 | 11 |
| $1,600 | 20 |
| $1,700 | 17 |
| $1,800 | 19 |
| $1,900 | 21 |
| $2,000 | 27 |
| $2,100 | 34 |
| $2,200 | 32 |
| $2,300 | 25 |
| $2,400 | 41 |
| $2,500 | 37 |
| $2,600 | 42 |
| $2,700 | 46 |
| $2,800 | 32 |
| $2,900 | 28 |
| $3,000 | 19 |
| $3,100 | 35 |
| $3,200 | 35 |
| $3,300 | 27 |
| $3,400 | 29 |
| $3,500 | 36 |
| $3,600 | 29 |
| $3,700 | 31 |
| $3,800 | 37 |
| $3,900 | 41 |
| $4,000 | 30 |
| $4,100 | 27 |
| $4,200 | 37 |
| $4,300 | 21 |
| $4,400 | 35 |
| $4,500 | 34 |
| $4,600 | 28 |
| $4,700 | 22 |
| $4,800 | 24 |
| $4,900 | 35 |
| $5,000+ | 152 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $354 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,002 | $2,950 |
| Feb | $2,950 | $2,895 |
| Mar | $2,950 | $2,874 |
| Apr | $3,000 | $2,895 |
| May | $2,995 | $3,000 |
| Jun | $3,004 | $3,150 |
| Jul | $3,199 | $3,200 |
| Aug | $3,239 | $3,295 |
| Sep | $3,200 | $3,395 |
| Oct | $3,110 | $3,377 |
| Nov | $3,058 | No data |
| Dec | $3,049 | No data |
Market temperature
The San Jose, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in San Jose, CA is 73% higher than the national average.
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