City

Average Rent in San Jose, California

San Jose is a city in California. It ranks #185 out of 773 for places to rent. San Jose is in
the county of
Santa Clara County and
the metropolitan area of
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for San Jose includes 29 zip codes, no sections, 44 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in San Jose is $3,149 which represents an increase of 3.34% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in San Jose to rent places is 95120 with an average rent of $5,637. The least expensive zip code in San Jose to rent places is 95127 with an average rent of $2,184.

The most expensive neighborhood in San Jose to rent places is Cupertino - Southside with an average rent of $4,995. The least expensive neighborhood in San Jose to rent places is San Jose - East Valley with an average rent of $1,643.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city San Jose currently stands at $3,149.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 95112, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,827. This represents a difference of -10% when compared to San Jose.
Meanwhile, in the average state of California, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,629, showing a less expensive of -17% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a less expensive by -41% when compared to the rent in San Jose.
$3,149
San Jose
VS
$2,827
-10%
95112, zip
$2,629
-17%
CA, state
$1,859
-41%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Zip Codes in San Jose, CA

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

95120$5,637
95138$4,652
95131$3,823
95134$3,796
95139$3,695
95119$3,656
95113$3,574
95037$3,565
95133$3,443
95136$3,379

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

95118$2,924
95129$2,853
95112$2,827
95116$2,807
95125$2,772
95122$2,748
95117$2,697
95126$2,559
95128$2,539
95127$2,184

Neighborhoods in San Jose, CA

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places