Amberwood Apartments
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San Jose, CA 95131
$2,700 - $4,100
1-3 Beds
470 Apartments
470 S 11th St,
San Jose,
CA
95112
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Highlights
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Gated
- Property Manager on Site
About 470 Apartments
470 Apartments is conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Jose, with easy access to the 280, 101, and 680 freeways. This community features economical 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments with spacious living room areas, upgraded windows and bathrooms, microwaves, double-pane windows, and ceiling fans. Each unit has a parking space in the gated underground lot. These apartments are very popular with students attending nearby San Jose State University. At 470 Apartments the residents' satisfaction is paramount. The professional onsite staff offers timely, personalized attention to their needs.
470 Apartments is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 95112 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Jose Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Gated
Property Manager on Site
Maintenance on site
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Walk-Up
- Gated
Apartment Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
470 S 11th St,
San Jose,
CA
95112
Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, Downtown San Jose is the city’s cultural core. A slew of museums, theaters, bars, restaurants, and shops comprise the neighborhood. Among the many attractions in Downtown San Jose are the Tech Interactive, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose Civic, and the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.
Renting an apartment in Downtown San Jose places residents within walking distance of countless attractions as well as numerous major employers, such as Adobe and San Jose State University. Downtown San Jose also offers scenic stretches of green space, including Saint James Park, Guadalupe River Park, and Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Commuting and traveling from Downtown San Jose is a breeze with quick access to the VTA Light Rail, I-280, Route 87, and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Learn more about living in Downtown San Jose
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown San Jose | San Jose, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $982 | $2,342 |
| 1 Bedroom | $992 | $2,701 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,139 | $3,396 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,345 | $4,165 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.9 mi |
470 Apartments is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from San Jose State University. It is also near San Jose City College and Santa Clara University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
247 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
362 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
293 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
587 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
874 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
199 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
681 Students
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in San Jose include Paseo De San Antonio Station Northbound, located 0.9 mile from 470 Apartments. 470 Apartments is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 4.6 miles or 10 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 36.0 miles or 48 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi |
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 48 min | 36.0 mi |
Walkability Near 470 Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
68
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
BusyBusinesses
ActiveScores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 470 Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
470 Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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The Tech Museum of Innovation
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
470 Apartments has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park, and The Tech Museum of Innovation.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 9.1 mi |
470 Apartments has 3 hospitals within 9.1 miles, the nearest is Regional Medical Center of San Jose which is 3.5 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 14.0 mi |
470 Apartments is 14.0 miles and a 22 minute drive from Ames Research Center.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
470 S 11th St
San Jose, CA 95112