SJSU rentals with 2 bathrooms in San Jose: more bathrooms for shared living

Sharing one bathroom with three or four people gets old fast. That's why SJSU rentals with 2 bathrooms in San Jose are worth searching for if you're putting a group together for next fall or lining up a place for spring. We pulled five options from our current San Jose listings picked for their bathroom setup, from a downtown five-bedroom to a furnished house in Willow Glen.

These are whole-unit rentals, so the price you see covers the entire place, not a single room. Most are aimed at groups, and several have lease dates that start in summer, which makes them a good fit if you're planning ahead.

Begin your search at Off-Campus Universe, where you can browse current listings near San Jose.

269 E. St. James is listed at $4,750/month for five bedrooms and two bathrooms at 269 E St James St in San Jose. It's furnished, listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus, and runs on a year lease with timing listed as June-June. The description says it's the entire downstairs apartment, with a full kitchen, two full baths, and individual locks on the rooms. The listing says there's in-unit laundry and parking spots in back shared with the upper unit on a first come, first served basis.

2bds, 1 1/2 bath is listed at $2,860/month at 63 S 9th St in San Jose, listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. It's unfurnished, with two bedrooms and a year lease starting June 1st. The title and description describe the bathroom setup differently from the listed bathroom count, so ask the owner to confirm the exact layout. The listing says the owner pays for water and trash, while tenants cover the other utilities and internet.

Apartment is a furnished two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit listed at $3,800/month, listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus. The description calls it a condo in downtown San Jose. It's a year lease, and its lease timing reads June 2026, which has passed, so confirm current dates with the owner. There's no street address on this listing, so ask for the exact location before you set up a tour.

Fully furnished home 3/2 baths near SJSU is a furnished three-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 1213 Lightland Rd in San Jose, listed at $5,700/month. It's listed as more than 10 minutes by car from campus. The listing's lease timing shows 8/23/2026, which has already passed, and the lease-type field doesn't give a set term, so ask the owner about current dates and the minimum stay. The listing says the house has Wi-Fi, parking, AC and a washing machine.

Modern 3/2 w/AC, Laundry, WiFi, Garage is the priciest option here at $8,450/month for a furnished three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on Hazelwood Ave in San Jose. It's posted by a company, listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus, with a six-month lease. The description places it in the Willow Glen area of San Jose. The listing says utilities and internet are included, and that there's in-unit laundry and a garage. Its lease timing reads June 15, 2026, so confirm current availability with the lister.

What two bathrooms change for a shared rental

A second bathroom is one of those features you don't think about until morning classes start. With two, the line at 8 a.m. is shorter, cleaning gets split more evenly, and guests aren't walking through someone's bedroom to find a sink. If you're signing with a group, it's often the difference between a house that works and one that causes friction by October.

The five listings here cover a wide range. The St James St apartment has five bedrooms sharing two bathrooms, so it's the most group-oriented option, and the description mentions individual locks on the rooms. The 9th St unit is the lowest-priced and comes unfurnished. The Lightland Rd house, the downtown condo and the Hazelwood Ave home are all furnished, which can save you a big upfront spend on furniture.

Distance also varies. Two of these are listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus, two are listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car, and the Lightland Rd house is listed as more than 10 minutes by car. If you won't have a car, check current bus and light rail routes and schedules yourself before you sign.

SJSU rentals with 2 bathrooms in San Jose: planning a group lease

The SJSU rentals with 2 bathrooms in San Jose in this roundup are all whole units, which means you'll need a group that can agree on budget, move-in date and house rules. Start those conversations early. November and December are a good time to sort out who's in for next fall, since several of these listings have lease dates that start in June.

Talk through how you'll split rent before you apply. Bedrooms aren't always equal in size, and some setups give one room closer access to a bathroom. Many groups adjust shares for bigger rooms or a more private bath. Whatever you decide, write it down and have everyone agree to it.

Ask each owner how the lease is structured. Some landlords put every tenant on one lease, which can make everyone responsible for the full rent if someone leaves. Others may handle it differently. Ask about the deposit, how utilities are billed, and what happens if one person needs to move out early.

Don't forget the practical details. Ask about parking, since some of these listings mention it and others don't. Ask who handles repairs and how fast they're usually done. And ask whether the place has a washer and dryer in the unit, because a few of these listings say so while others don't mention laundry at all.

Furnished or unfurnished is another group decision. An unfurnished place means everyone brings or buys their own bed, desk and shared items like a couch or kitchen table, and someone has to own those things when the lease ends. A furnished place costs you less effort on move-in day, but ask the owner for a list of what's included and what condition it's in, so nobody gets charged for wear that was already there. Take photos of everything on the first day and share them with the owner in writing.

Tips for locking in a two-bathroom place

• Confirm the bathroom layout with the owner, including whether both are full baths, before you assign rooms.

• Get your group's paperwork ready early, including any income or guarantor documents, so you can apply as soon as you find the right place.

• Ask for current lease dates on any listing whose posted start date has already passed.

• Tour the place together, or set up a video call, so everyone sees the bedrooms and bathrooms before signing.

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