Apartments For Rent in San Jose, CA
1,161 rentals
- PET FRIENDLYTotal price$2,871 - $4,444/mo1-3 Beds1-3 BathsMonterey Grove | 6100 Monterey Rd #6-303,
San Jose, CA 95138 - PET FRIENDLY
- PET FRIENDLY
- PET FRIENDLY$3,213 - $4,799/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsDuo Apartments | 6670 Emergent Way #1-6520228,
San Jose, CA 95123 - PET FRIENDLYTotal price$2,465 - $3,255/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsCherrywood | 4951 Cherry Ave #1499110,
San Jose, CA 95118 - SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY
- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY
- $2,825 - $4,541/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsElan at River Oaks | 345 Village Center Dr #3-226,
San Jose, CA 95134 - Total price$3,062 - $6,087/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsMaxwell at Bascom | 1350 S Bascom Ave #4001,
San Jose, CA 95128 - Total price$2,480 - $3,875/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsTerra House Apartments | 4501 Snell Ave #2303,
San Jose, CA 95136 - $3,242 - $4,686/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Platform Urban Apartments | 1501 Berryessa Rd #113,
San Jose, CA 95131 - Total price$2,576 - $3,081/mo1-2 Beds1 BathView at Blossom Hill | 1001 Blossom Hill Rd #552,
San Jose, CA 95123 - $2,819 - $4,059/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsSanta Palmia at Palm Valley | 150 Palm Valley Blvd #1100,
San Jose, CA 95123 - $3,130 - $5,295/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsCrescent Village Apartment Homes | 310 Crescent Village Cir #6-2075,
San Jose, CA 95134 - $1,822 - $2,112/mo1-2 Beds1 BathOak Grove Apartments | 5568 Lexington Ave #3e745b621,
San Jose, CA 95123 - $2,685 - $4,842/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsLegacy Fountain Plaza | 190 Ryland St #3417,
San Jose, CA 95110 - $3,000 - $5,195/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsRiver View Apartment Homes | 250 Brandon St #5-121,
San Jose, CA 95134 - $2,500 - $3,000/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsPlum Orchard Apartments | 1505 De Rose Way #9,
San Jose, CA 95126 - $2,633 - $3,148/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsLos Gatos Landing | 2130 Southwest Expy #2032-051,
San Jose, CA 95128 Explore by rental type
Explore by feature
Explore by rental type
Explore by feature
Explore Neighborhoods in San Jose, CA
Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.
What Locals Say about San Jose
Review Highlights
San Jose: lively Silicon Valley hub with parks, trails, dog culture, and easy urban perks. People like safety, parks and trails, good schools, walkable dining, and fast freeway/transit. They dislike heavy traffic, scarce parking, slow transit, rising crime in spots, and dim lighting.
AI-generated summary of moderated reviews.
Types of apartment in San Jose, CA
San Jose apartments range from older low-rise buildings to large newer complexes. Around Downtown, Japantown, Midtown, and The Alameda, you can find 1920s to 1960s buildings with brick, wood siding, or plain stucco exteriors. Many have exterior walkways, small courtyards, and carports instead of enclosed garages. Inside, layouts can be compact, and closets and kitchen storage can vary. In Willow Glen and Rose Garden, houses for rent often sit on tree-lined streets and may have ranch-style or cottage exteriors, detached garages, and small porches.North San Jose, Berryessa, and parts of Evergreen have many newer apartments with stucco finishes, gated entries, parking structures, and shared amenity areas. Near Santana Row and West San Jose, apartments can be in mixed-use buildings or updated garden-style complexes. South San Jose often has more townhouse-style rentals and single-family houses with driveways and fenced yards. Across the city, rent can vary with building age, parking setup, and how close apartments are to VTA light rail, Diridon Station, or major roads like 280 and 101.
Getting around San Jose, CA
VTA, the local bus and light rail system, covers much of San Jose, with useful stops in Downtown, Berryessa, and North San Jose. Caltrain, the commuter rail service, and Amtrak stop at Diridon Station. Driving is common, and access changes a lot near 280, 87, 880, and 101. Parking can be easier at suburban apartments than in Downtown. Walking works better in Japantown, Santana Row, and near The Alameda. Biking can be practical on the Guadalupe River Trail and flatter west side streets.Living in San Jose, CA
San Jose is known for tech work, plus healthcare and public sector jobs. The city has steady activity around SAP Center, San Pedro Square Market, and the shops and restaurants at Santana Row and Valley Fair. You can spend time at Alum Rock Park, walk around Kelley Park, or catch events near Plaza de César Chávez. These areas often shape where people look for apartments and how they think about rent.Average Rent Trends in San Jose, CA
Rent in San Jose, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Aug 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $3,004 |
| Jul 2025 | $3,199 |
| Aug 2025 | $3,239 |
| Sep 2025 | $3,200 |
| Oct 2025 | $3,110 |
| Nov 2025 | $3,058 |
| Dec 2025 | $3,049 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,950 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,895 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,871 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,895 |
| May 2026 | $3,000 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
| 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $2,359 | $3,174 | $4,244 | $4,983 | $3,100 |
| Townhomes | $2,250 | $3,500 | $3,995 | $4,500 | $3,800 |
| Apartments and Condos | $2,200 | $3,000 | $3,700 | $4,285 | $2,800 |
| Houses | $1,600 | $3,200 | $4,500 | $5,000 | $4,450 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in San Jose, CA
- What is the average rent of an apartment in San Jose, CA?The average rent of an apartment in San Jose, CA is $2,659 per month. This is about 38% higher than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a house in San Jose, CA?The average rent of a house in San Jose, CA is $4,450 per month. This is about 131% higher than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a townhome in San Jose, CA?The average rent of a townhome in San Jose, CA is $3,800 per month. This is about 97% higher than the national average.
- When is the average rent cheapest in San Jose, CA?In the last year, the average rent in San Jose, CA was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $2,950 per month.
- When is the average rent most expensive in San Jose, CA?In the last year, the average rent in San Jose, CA was highest in Aug 2025 when it was $3,239 per month.
- How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in San Jose, CA?The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is $2,359 per month. That is about $109 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
- How many available rental listings are in San Jose, CA?There are 1,157 available rental listings in San Jose, CA.
- What are some neighborhoods in San Jose, CA?Some neighborhoods in San Jose, CA include: East San Jose, Blossom Valley, West San Jose, Willow Glen, Downtown.
- What are some zip codes in San Jose, CA?
- What are some cities near San Jose, CA?Some nearby cities include: Campbell, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Saratoga. These cities may have more rental options to explore.














