Downtown San Jose

San Jose, CA

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Downtown San Jose - San Jose, CA

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Vibrant offerings abound in the heart of Silicon Valley

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Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, Downtown San Jose is the city’s cultural core. A slew of museums, theaters, bars, restaurants, and shops comprise the neighborhood. Among the many attractions in Downtown San Jose are the Tech Interactive, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose Civic, and the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.

Renting an apartment in Downtown San Jose places residents within walking distance of countless attractions as well as numerous major employers, such as Adobe and San Jose State University. Downtown San Jose also offers scenic stretches of green space, including Saint James Park, Guadalupe River Park, and Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Commuting and traveling from Downtown San Jose is a breeze with quick access to the VTA Light Rail, I-280, Route 87, and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown San Jose is $2,156 for a studio, $2,580 for one bedroom, $3,303 for two bedrooms, and $4,660 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown San Jose has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 475 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,156/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 679 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,580/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 997 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,303/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,478 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,660/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
  • The Tech Museum of Innovation
  • McEnery Park
  • Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
  • Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Military Bases

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
  • Metro Oakland International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.