Apartment List puts San José’s median one-bedroom rent at $2,745 a month in October 2026 and its two-bedroom at $3,257, with the overall median up 7.6% in a year. I could not verify San José State University’s current housing rates.
Details come from Apartment List and SJSU University Housing Services, checked on 23 October 2026. SJSU’s rates page showed the 2025–26 room types without prices, and its 2026–27 licence booklet was blocked to my tools, so no hall prices are quoted. A 7.6% rise is a large move, so treat it with caution. Apartment List medians are for whole apartments, not single rooms.
Private rental in San José
| Measure (October 2026) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median one-bedroom rent | $2,745 a month |
| Median two-bedroom rent | $3,257 a month |
| Overall median | $3,154, up 7.6% in a year |
SJSU lists room types including Classics doubles and triples, Campus Village apartments and Spartan Village on the Paseo, with rates that include basic utilities, Wi-Fi and a Roku TV. Rates are due monthly. Check SJSU’s current rate sheets for prices.
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in San José
What is the median rent in San José?
$2,745 for a one-bedroom and $3,257 for a two-bedroom in October 2026, per Apartment List.
How much does SJSU housing cost?
I could not verify the current rates. SJSU says its rates include basic utilities and Wi-Fi.
Comparing California options? See our guides to student accommodation in Santa Cruz, Berkeley and San Francisco, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
