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Alum Rock Apartments
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Alum Rock Apartments
1528-1530 Alum Rock Ave,
San Jose,
CA
95116
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- Walk-In Closets
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- Balcony
- Hardwood Floors
About Alum Rock Apartments
Be the first person to enjoy the new updated apartment homes at 1528/1530 Alum Rock Ave. All of our apartment homes are getting a face lift. We have new owners and a new Management Team waiting to bring you home. It is situated in a mixed use complex of residential and retails including a travel agency restaurant bakery cellular phone dance studio music lesson and bridal shop. Lots of places to do your shopping. This Apartment will have: * All new dual pan WINDOWS. * New Kitchen & Bath Cabinets * New Electrical & Plumbing fixtures * New Quartz Counter tops * Built in Microwave * Deep kitchen sinks * Large window to let the natural light in * Wood flooring * Custom Two Tone Color paint * 2 inch faux wood blinds * New wall heater * Assigned parking space Our apartments are located just off of Hwy 101 above a quiet commercial bldg right off Alum Rock Ave exit ramp. Located on a bus line. Bakery and restaurants are right next door. Only 5 minutes from San Jose State University Only 7 minutes to San Jose City College Just 6.5 miles to Santa Clara University 4.5 Miles to SAP Center for so many different Events Centrally located at the interchange of Hwy 101 and 280 Your apartment is above a retail complex which includes a travel agency restaurant bakery cellular phone dance studio music lesson and bridal shop. Lots of places to do your shopping. Please call or text Ana at show contact info or email our leasing managers by replying to this ad. Showing by appointment only.
Alum Rock Apartments is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 95116 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Jose Unified School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Utilities Included
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Walk-Up
- Gated
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Granite Countertops
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Crown Molding
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
1528-1530 Alum Rock Ave,
San Jose,
CA
95116
San Jose is the largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the beating heart of Silicon Valley, where major tech companies including Adobe, Cisco, and PayPal have long called home. Spanning 182 square miles at the southern end of the bay, it carries real weight as both an economic engine and a cultural center, anchored further by San Jose State University, whose downtown campus shapes much of the city's creative and intellectual energy. Founded in 1777 as California's first city, San Jose balances deep historical roots with an unmistakably forward-facing identity.
Neighborhoods here vary considerably in character. Willow Glen draws renters with tree-lined streets and a walkable village atmosphere along Lincoln Avenue, while the SoFA District and downtown offer a denser, arts-forward setting near SAP Center and The Tech Interactive. Almaden Valley sits closer to open hillside terrain, and Japantown preserves a distinct historic identity just north of downtown.
Learn more about living in San Jose
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Little Portugal South | San Jose, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,345 | $2,335 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,761 | $2,702 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,415 | $3,398 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $4,173 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.9 mi |
Alum Rock Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.8 miles from San Jose State University. It is also near Santa Clara University and San Jose City College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
362 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
260 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 Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
449 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in San Jose include Alum Rock Station, located 1.9 miles from Alum Rock Apartments. Alum Rock Apartments is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 5.4 miles or 9 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 36.0 miles or 45 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.4 mi |
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 45 min | 36.0 mi |
Walkability Near Alum Rock 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
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
65
/ 100
Traffic
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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 Alum Rock Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
Alum Rock Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-minute walk. 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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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Emma Prusch Farm Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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The Tech Museum of Innovation
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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McEnery Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
Alum Rock Apartments has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Emma Prusch Farm Park, Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park, and The Tech Museum of Innovation.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 11.3 mi |
Alum Rock Apartments has 3 hospitals within 11.3 miles, the nearest is Regional Medical Center of San Jose which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 13.4 mi |
Alum Rock Apartments is 13.4 miles and a 19 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.
1528-1530 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA 95116