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Houses for Rent in San Jose, CA

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Houses for Rent in San Jose, CA. 25 Rentals Available
  • a house with a red door and a sign on the door
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    390 S 11Th St, San Jose, CA 95112
    1 BED $2,200
  • a house with a car parked in front of it
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    1072 Harlan Drive, San Jose, CA 95129
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  • 850 S 6Th St Studio Apartment for Rent

    850 S 6Th St, San Jose, CA 95112
  • a white house with a driveway and a white garage door
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    6324 Whaley Dr, San Jose, CA 95135
    2 BEDS $4,100
  • a small white house with a yard and a sidewalk
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    1071 Merle Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
    4 BEDS $5,000
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  • 850 S 6Th St Studio Apartment for Rent

    850 S 6Th St, San Jose, CA 95112
  • a white house with a tree in front of it
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    3393 CHANCELLOR WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95111
    3 BEDS $2,862
  • a house with a driveway and a garage door in front of it
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    1119 Carnforth Ct, San Jose, CA 95120
    4 BEDS $6,500
  • a beige house with a balcony and a white door
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    852 S 6Th St., San Jose, CA 95112
    2 BEDS $3,000
  • a house with a porch and stairs in front of a parking lot
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    1879 Kenai Commons #142, San Jose, CA 95131
    3 BEDS $3,600
  • an apartment building with a red door and balconies
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    1381 Marcello Dr, San Jose, CA 95131
    2 BEDS $3,200
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  • a house with a sidewalk and hedges in front of it
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    1831 Sterling Landing, San Jose, CA 95131
    3 BEDS $3,600
  • a house with a street sign in front of it
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    1608 Rebel Way, San Jose, CA 95118
    4 BEDS $4,300
  • a house with a white garage door and a driveway
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    5690 Tonopah Dr, San Jose, CA 95123
    4 BEDS $4,050

  • More Rentals Near San Jose, CA

  • an apartment building with a red door and a fence
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    89 Ede Lane, Milpitas, CA 95035
    2 BEDS $3,400
  • a tower with a clock on top of a building
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    3901 Lick Mill Blvd #251, Santa Clara, CA 95054
    1 BED $2,800
  • a house with two garage doors and a driveway
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    124 Charter Oaks Cir, Los Gatos, CA 95032
    1 BED $4,480
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  • a sidewalk with trees and houses on the side of it
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    1049 Luz Del Sol Loop, Milpitas, CA 95035
    1 BED $2,799
  • a white house with a white door and plants
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    3097 Pruneridge Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    1 BED $4,180
  • a white house with a white garage door
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    2915 Millar Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    1 BED $3,599
  • the exterior of an apartment building with a sidewalk and trees
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    19861 Portal Plaza, Cupertino, CA 95014
    1 BED $3,200
  • a white house with a flowering tree in front of it
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    20198 Northwest Square, Cupertino, CA 95014
    2 BEDS $3,500
  • a building with trees in front of it
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    APT# 1518, Cupertino, CA 950147
    1 BED $2,400
  • a house with a car parked in front of it
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    20710 Greenleaf Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014
    1 BED $5,480
  • a green sign with the words and penalties
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    10090 United Place, Cupertino, CA 95014
    STUDIO $3,500
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San Jose, CA rent trends

Rental prices in San Jose, CA have increased by 2.47% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,043 to $3,118.

Check out the average rent prices in San Jose by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in San Jose, CA is $3,118.

Average rent in San Jose, CA

$3,118/mo San Jose, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in San Jose, CA is $3,118.

    What's the typical rent budget in San Jose, CA?

    About 13% of apartment rents in San Jose, CA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 33% of apartments. Around 3% of San Jose’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 1% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500. A share of 51% of apartment rentals in San Jose are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in San Jose, CA (51%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in San Jose, CA

    74 /100
    Very Walkable
    40 /100
    Some Transit
    64 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 74, Transit Score®: 40, Bike Score®: 64

    Frequently asked questions

    How many houses are available in San Jose, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 2 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Jose, CA were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a rental house in San Jose, CA?

    The average San Jose, CA rental house size is 1,582 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in San Jose, CA?

    Renting a house in San Jose, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in San Jose, CA?

    Houses for rent in San Jose, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Look for houses for rent near me

    Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

    Your next home is out there, whether you are looking for a house for rent near you or anywhere in the U.S. Easily browse houses for rent with availability updated daily, and let's find the one that is perfect for you!

    Renting a house in San Jose, CA

    Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 25 homes for rent in San Jose, CA. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family. You can look into duplexes for rent too. Prices in San Jose, CA for rental homes start at $2,200. Or, if you don’t want your neighbors too close, you should browse some single family homes for rent, priced up to $2,200 per month.

    A rental house offers flexibility

    Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. And with 25 houses listed in San Jose, CA, with prices ranging from $2,200 to $2,200 it’s possible to find the perfect one for you, whether you’re on the lookout for cheap houses for rent or something fancy and expensive. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!