Maxwell at Bascom
1350 S Bascom Ave,
San Jose, CA 95128
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,750 - $7,065
Rental Market Trends in San Jose, CA
What is the average rent in San Jose, CA?
$2,574/month
Average Rent
705 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in San Jose, CA is $2,574 per month. This is 66% higher than the national average rent price of $1,555/month, making San Jose one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Jose, you can expect to pay about $2,269 per month for a studio, $2,574 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,247 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,971 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in San Jose, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $21 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in San Jose, CA
Last Updated February 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
23%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
49%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose?
Based on current rent prices, East San Jose, Berryessa and South San Jose are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Jose.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Jose?
Based on current rent prices, South Market, Northside and Santana Row are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Jose.
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Which San Jose neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in San Jose with the most apartments available are North San Jose, Downtown San Jose and South San Jose .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Jose, CA?
Because the average rent in San Jose is $2,574, you’ll want to make about $8,580 per month or $102,960 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does San Jose, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Jose, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,002/month
$2,349/month
One Bedroom
$2,207/month
$2,886/month
Two Bedroom
$2,643/month
$3,974/month
Three Bedroom
$2,753/month
$6,839/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.