Paynes

San Jose, CA

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Paynes - San Jose, CA

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Residents savor quiet, suburban life near the heart of Silicon Valley.

Commuter Convenient Suburban

Located just off the San Tomas Expressway, Paynes is a largely residential neighborhood containing educational and care facilities. All kinds of international cuisine are conveniently located near Paynes, including Filipino, Persian, and Latin American restaurants to satisfy even the most cultured eaters. Shoppers delight in Paynes’ close proximity to a host of retail centers such as the Westgate Center, Westgate West, and El Paseo de Saratoga trio in addition to Santana Row and Westfield Valley Fair. Outdoor enthusiasts relish access to both John D. Morgan Park and Hathaway Park from nearby Paynes.

Accessible to public transportation as well as Interstates 280 and 880, Paynes residents enjoy convenience to San Jose International Airport, Santa Clara University, and Downtown San Jose.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Paynes is $2,129 for a studio, $2,177 for one bedroom, $2,659 for two bedrooms, and $3,969 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Paynes has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,129/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 579 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,177/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 609 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,659/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,250 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,969/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

61

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

76

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • John D. Morgan Park
  • Orchard City Green
  • Los Gatos Creek Trail
  • Jack Fischer Park
  • Edith Morley Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† 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.