Consistently named among the best places to live in the nation, San Jose is a thriving city at the very heart of America’s tech industry. The highly-walkable downtown is a popular hangout for the entire community, featuring lush parks, exquisite restaurants, performance venues, and a vibrant nightlife scene.
As of February 2022, the average apartment rent in San Jose, CA is $2,142 for a studio, $2,543 for one bedroom, $3,086 for two bedrooms, and $4,235 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Jose has increased by 13.9% in the past year.
Public transit is the preferred method of getting around downtown San Jose. Beyond that the city is spread out and ringed with several suburbs where driving is sometimes more practical. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, VTA for short, operates bus transit service as well as a light rail line. Passes allow you to use both systems.