Rent by ZIP · Santa Clara County
Rent in San Jose, CA 95118
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,950 (-5.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,546 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,220 | $2,360 | -5.9% | $1,998–2,442 | $2,065 ±$745 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,500 | $2,680 | -6.7% | $2,250–2,750 | $2,255 ±$111 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,950 | $3,130 | -5.8% | $2,655–3,245 | $2,450 ±$166 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,960 | $4,140 | -4.3% | $3,564–4,356 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,230 | $4,500 | -6% | $3,807–4,653 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $3,272.
What renters pay in 95118
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95117 | San Jose | $2,920 | $2,418 |
| 95119 | San Jose | $3,580 | $2,884 |
| 95116 | San Jose | $2,610 | $2,112 |
| 95120 | San Jose | $3,500 | $3,500+ |
| 95121 | San Jose | $3,440 | $3,128 |
| 95122 | San Jose | $2,740 | $2,348 |
Fair Market Rents across Santa Clara County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.