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Apartments for Rent in San Jose, CA

Rents in San Jose, CA start at $1,339/mo on Budget Leases, and the average across the 119 listings we track runs $2,719/mo. That runs about 16% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $2,779/mo and two-bedrooms around $3,021/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$1,339
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$2,71916% above CA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs CA typical
Studio$2,50215% above CA
1 bed$2,77920% above CA
2 bed$3,02118% above CA

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119 rentals in San Jose, CA

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Renting in San Jose, CA: common questions

How much is rent in San Jose, CA?
The average asking rent across the 119 listings we track in San Jose, CA is $2,719/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,339/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in San Jose?
The Grad San Jose is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in San Jose, CA at $1,339/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in San Jose?
Based on the listings we track in San Jose, CA: studios around $2,502/mo, one-bedrooms around $2,779/mo, two-bedrooms around $3,021/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is San Jose expensive to rent in?
San Jose sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $2,719/mo is about 16% above the CA state average of $2,349/mo.

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