San Jose is the heart of Silicon Valley, offering innovation-driven living paired with suburban comfort. Renters can find sleek apartments downtown near tech headquarters or explore quieter neighborhoods like Willow Glen for charming homes with tree-lined streets. Families often settle in areas like Almaden Valley or Evergreen for their top-rated schools and community feel. With its booming tech industry alongside access to cultural attractions like museums and theaters, San Jose is ideal for professionals seeking career growth while enjoying Northern California’s mild climate.
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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Jose, CA is $3,020, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,724.
Rent rates updated 2 days ago. Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List.
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San Jose’s rental market is driven by Silicon Valley’s tech workforce, with demand highest in Downtown and North San Jose. Santana Row and Willow Glen are popular for their lifestyle amenities, and new apartments are expanding options for renters. For more space or affordability, look to neighborhoods further from the city center.
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Apartment List has released San Jose’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"San Jose renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received average scores, and many received below average scores."
