San Jose city and rental quick facts

City quick factsRenter quick facts
Population893,889Pct. renter occupied38.20%
Males to females1.0294:1Avg. household size3.15
Avg. household income$70,243Families with kids under 1841.45%
Income above poverty60.49%Avg. age of rental structure38 yrs

Cities near San Jose

CityDistanceCityDistance
Meridian2.66 MilesSunnyvale13.15 Miles
Kenwood4.08 MilesCoyote14.51 Miles
Playa Del Rey6.77 MilesNew Almaden14.58 Miles
Campbell7.24 MilesMountain View16.93 Miles
Santa Clara7.63 MilesLos Altos17.47 Miles
Los Gatos10.77 MilesHoly City17.66 Miles
Milpitas11.12 MilesRedwood Estates17.71 Miles
Saratoga12.20 MilesMount Hamilton18.35 Miles
Alviso12.69 MilesLos Altos Hills20.51 Miles
Cupertino12.82 Miles  
Approximate driving distance from San Jose.

Dreaming of a San Jose apartment for rent?

Known to many as the Capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA is a technology center for the United States. It's also a great place to live, and here's a guide to finding the perfect San Jose apartment for you.

San Jose apartments in the heart of the city

If you rent an apartment in San Jose, California you'll be surprised by how much there is to do. With all of the time spent indoors in front of computers, natural space is of great importance to residents. There are many parks throughout the city including Rosicrucian Park, Kelley Park, and Alum Rock Park. There's also the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden to stroll through, the Plaza de César Chávez where you can enjoy outdoor concerts, and Raging Waters water park. If you're looking for quiet entertainment while you rent a San Jose apartment, check out attractions like History Park at Kelley Park, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, the Portuguese Historical Museum, and the San Jose Museum of Art. Most San Jose apartment rentals will put you in close proximity to all the above.

Jobs for residents of San Jose apartments

San Jose is known for being a technology hub, and the several area universities responsible for the tech-savvy population employ a significant number of residents of San Jose apartments. Berkley, Santa Clara University, University of California, San José State University, and Stanford University are among the universities that produce computer science experts and engineers. You don't have to be a technology expert to afford your San Jose apartment rental, though. The city government is a significant employer, and industries like customer support, marketing, and manufacturing provide jobs, as well.

Were to search for your San Jose apartment

For affordable San Jose apartment rentals, check near the universities. You'll find a wide range of apartments in these neighborhoods. For multi-family structures, check for San Jose apartments in the suburbs. Since the city grew rapidly with the growth of technology, there are many new developments throughout the city. However, this growth increased housing costs, so be prepared to pay more for a San Jose apartment than you might be used to.

San Jose zip codes

  • 95101
  • 95102
  • 95103
  • 95106
  • 95108
  • 95109
  • 95110
  • 95111
  • 95112
  • 95113
  • 95114
  • 95115
  • 95116
  • 95117
  • 95118
  • 95119
  • 95120
  • 95121
  • 95122
  • 95123
  • 95124
  • 95125
  • 95126
  • 95127
  • 95128
  • 95129
  • 95130
  • 95131
  • 95132
  • 95133
  • 95134
  • 95135
  • 95136
  • 95137
  • 95138
  • 95139
  • 95141
  • 95142
  • 95148
  • 95150
  • 95151
  • 95152
  • 95153
  • 95154
  • 95155
  • 95156
  • 95157
  • 95158
  • 95159
  • 95160
  • 95161
  • 95164
  • 95170
  • 95171
  • 95172
  • 95173
  • 95190
  • 95191
  • 95192
  • 95193
  • 95194
  • 95196

Neighborhoods in San Jose

  • Almaden Valley
  • Alum Rock-East Foothills
  • Berryessa
  • Blossom Valley
  • Buena Vista
  • Burbank
  • Cambrian Park
  • Downtown
  • East San Jose
  • Edenvale-Seven Trees
  • Evergreen
  • Fairgrounds
  • North San Jose
  • North Valley
  • Rose Garden
  • Santa Teresa
  • West San Jose
  • Willow Glen
Neighborhood data provided by zillow.com

San Jose rental rates

BedroomsAvg. rentMin.Max.
Studio$1,190$797$2,150
1 Bdrm$1,407$798$2,215
2 Bdrm$1,764$901$2,674
3 Bdrm$2,265$1,386$3,348

San Jose crime rates

San Jose crime rates are about 32% lower than the U.S. national crime average.

Violent crimes402 / 100K
National average558 / 100K
Property crimes2,575 / 100K
National average3,814 / 100K
City crime index2,977 / 100K
National crime index4,372 / 100K

San Jose demographics

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Languages spoken in San Jose

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San Jose transportation

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