San Jose Apartments for Rent

Moving to San JoseLocated near the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, the “Capital of Silicon Valley” is a sunny city surrounded by mountains. Known for its tech and engineering based economy, it is no coincidence that San Jose is surrounded by such technology forward institutions as UC Berkeley, Stanford University, and the local San Jose State University. Home to numerous museums, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, and the Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose celebrates and honors its cultural diversity and history. Plus, with thousands of acres of parks and gardens, it’s easy to enjoy the outdoors from your new apartment.

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Rental Trends Rental rates in San Jose are competitive, and they do fluctuate, so it’s worth it to take a peek at the above table to get familiar with the latest rental trends. At a glance you can see the average cost for one, two, and three bedroom apartments, and that makes the search for a new place so much easier since you’ll be able to spot a great deal when it comes along! As of ||monthpull||, a two bedroom was running around ||2BRrentpull|| a month while a three bedroom cost about ||3BRrentpull|| a month on average. In the market for a simple and single bedroom apartment? As of ||monthpull||, a one bedroom cost an average of ||1BRrentpull|| a month.

Refresh and Rejuvenate To recharge after a big move to your new apartment, you’re going to need to fill that fridge. So head on over to your local Farmers’ Market and get all the goodies that you need to make you feel on top again. Then sit back and enjoy one of the shows at Broadway San Jose and take in a musical, a concert, or a specialty performance like the Blue Man Group. If some deep breaths and tension-relieving stretches are in order, there are tons of yoga and pilates studios to choose from, including the kid friendly NuLife Yoga that caters to all different levels of experience. If swinging a golf club, taking a bike ride, kicking around a soccer ball, or simply having a relaxing drink is what takes away your tension, check out all the area Meetups and make yourself at home and be social at the same time.

Must-See Museums The Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is a must for kids of all ages. The under four crowd can add their own creative works to the paint wall, create cornstarch bead sculptures, and participate in numerous other hands-on activities that encourage children to learn and develop through exploring. If mummies, pharaohs, and the Egyptian afterlife are intriguing to you, check out the extensive collection of artifacts at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. Or spend the day viewing modern and contemporary artworks at the San Jose Museum of Art and join the discussion at one their lunchtime lectures or gallery talk events. There’s no better home for The Tech Museum of Innovation than San Jose. Experiment with the hands-on displays to see how magnets, batteries, and pulleys work in “The Tech Challenge” and grow your understanding of the fundamentals of science. At the end of the day, you can really take it all in at the IMAX Theater and watch and learn in a whole new way.

Parks and Gardens As amazing as your new apartment is, it’s still worth it to explore the plentiful parks and gardens in your new neighborhood and city. In the center of San Jose you will find Kelley Park, a 156 acre recreational treat complete with a zoo, the famous Japanese Friendship Garden, and the History Park Museum that features everything from local art works to events like Archaeology Day. Take a dip in the pools and swim centers, hit the skate parks, let the pup run free at one of the dog parks, and enjoy such amenities as bocce ball courts, BMX bike tracks, and volleyball courts. The San Jose Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services offers community gardens, gorgeous places to have a BBQ, and of course, miles of trails to explore.