← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in San Jose, CA, over the past three years
Rent in San Jose, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$3,563
1-year change
+6.5%
3-year change
+13.4%
Metro, 1-year change
+7.6%
Rents in San Jose rose +6.5%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in San Jose, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $3,563 |
| Jul 2026 | $3,531 |
| Jun 2026 | $3,485 |
| May 2026 | $3,443 |
| Apr 2026 | $3,406 |
| Mar 2026 | $3,373 |
| Feb 2026 | $3,341 |
| Jan 2026 | $3,322 |
| Dec 2025 | $3,311 |
| Nov 2025 | $3,312 |
| Oct 2025 | $3,318 |
| Sep 2025 | $3,334 |
| Aug 2025 | $3,347 |
| Jul 2025 | $3,335 |
| Jun 2025 | $3,312 |
| May 2025 | $3,283 |
| Apr 2025 | $3,256 |
| Mar 2025 | $3,236 |
| Feb 2025 | $3,204 |
| Jan 2025 | $3,189 |
| Dec 2024 | $3,180 |
| Nov 2024 | $3,205 |
| Oct 2024 | $3,226 |
| Sep 2024 | $3,248 |
| Aug 2024 | $3,242 |
| Jul 2024 | $3,231 |
| Jun 2024 | $3,201 |
| May 2024 | $3,179 |
| Apr 2024 | $3,147 |
| Mar 2024 | $3,125 |
| Feb 2024 | $3,098 |
| Jan 2024 | $3,067 |
| Dec 2023 | $3,052 |
| Nov 2023 | $3,060 |
| Oct 2023 | $3,097 |
| Sep 2023 | $3,130 |
| Aug 2023 | $3,143 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,800 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,110 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,690 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,120 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $4,830 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 95110 | $3,305 | +7.4% |
| 95111 | $3,305 | +1.6% |
| 95112 | $3,273 | +6.4% |
| 95113 | $3,585 | +5.6% |
| 95116 | $3,208 | +5.9% |
| 95117 | $2,971 | +3.9% |
| 95118 | $4,655 | +6.1% |
| 95120 | $5,512 | – |
| 95121 | $3,588 | +16.6% |
| 95122 | $3,244 | +8.3% |
| 95123 | $3,537 | +8.5% |
| 95124 | $4,465 | +5.5% |
| 95125 | $4,071 | +7.5% |
| 95126 | $3,309 | +5.6% |
| 95127 | $3,362 | +1.6% |
| 95128 | $3,437 | +5.8% |
| 95129 | $3,426 | +1.1% |
| 95130 | $4,219 | +19.1% |
| 95131 | $3,761 | +5.6% |
| 95132 | $4,114 | +4.7% |
| 95133 | $3,684 | +7.7% |
| 95134 | $3,901 | +9.5% |
| 95135 | $4,353 | – |
| 95136 | $3,533 | +8.5% |
| 95138 | $4,149 | – |
| 95148 | $4,376 | +8.4% |
Negotiating a renewal in San Jose
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in San Jose, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.1% to +19.1%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.