Average Rent in San Jose, CA
San Jose sits at the heart of Silicon Valley with some of the highest rents and incomes in the country. Tech salaries offset high costs, but the rent-to-income ratio is more reasonable than it appears.
-1.0%YoY
Studio
$2,200
1-Bedroom
$2,650
2-Bedroom
$3,200
3-Bedroom
$3,900
Market Overview
Year-over-Year Change-1.0%
Vacancy Rate4.5%
Renter Population43%
Median Income$117,324/yr
Rent-to-Income Ratio27.1%
Cost of Living Index195 (US avg: 100)
Market Condition
Balanced Market
Market is relatively balanced between landlords and tenants.
Tenant Protections
- California statewide rent cap (AB 1482)
- San Jose local rent control for older buildings
- Just cause eviction protections
- Security deposit limited to 1 month rent
Rent by Neighborhood in San Jose
Downtown San Jose
Urban core with SAP Center, San Pedro Square, and tech offices.
Walk Score: 82Safety: 6/10
1-Bed
$2,800
2-Bed
$3,400
3-Bed
$4,200
Willow Glen
Charming Lincoln Avenue with boutiques, restaurants, and tree-lined streets.
Walk Score: 55Safety: 8/10
1-Bed
$2,500
2-Bed
$3,100
3-Bed
$3,800
Santana Row
Upscale outdoor shopping and dining with luxury apartments.
Walk Score: 65Safety: 8/10
1-Bed
$3,000
2-Bed
$3,600
3-Bed
$4,400
Japantown
Historic cultural district with one of three remaining US Japantowns.
Walk Score: 72Safety: 6/10
1-Bed
$2,400
2-Bed
$2,900
3-Bed
$3,500
Buildings in San Jose
View AllTips for Renting in San Jose
- 1California rent cap applies: max 5% + inflation for qualifying buildings
- 2VTA light rail and Caltrain connect to major tech campuses
- 3Remote work has softened rents slightly from pandemic peaks
- 4Earthquake insurance is not required but highly recommended
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