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$2,700 - $4,100
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El Rancho Verde
303-345 Checkers Dr,
San Jose,
CA
95133
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El Rancho Verde
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Highlights
- Pool
- Spa
- Day Care
- Grill
- Balcony
- Patio
About El Rancho Verde
Discover true San Jose living at El Rancho Verde. This community can be found in San Jose on Checkers Dr.. From amenities to availability, the professional leasing team is ready to match you with your perfect new place. This community offers a unique amenity selection. These include: balconies, high-speed internet access, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Drop by the leasing office to find out the current floorplan availability.
El Rancho Verde is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 95133 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Playground
- Laundry Facilities
- Day Care
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Playground
- Grill
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Disposal
Patio
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Carpet
- Balcony
- Patio
303-345 Checkers Dr,
San Jose,
CA
95133
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.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Checkers | San Jose, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $2,342 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,889 | $2,701 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,554 | $3,396 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $4,165 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.1 mi |
El Rancho Verde is within 6 minutes or 2.7 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
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
451 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
202 Students
Nearby
Charter High School
Grades 10-12
230 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,289 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
11 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
199 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
449 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 Mckee Station, located 1.2 miles from El Rancho Verde. El Rancho Verde is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 5.6 miles or 9 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 36.2 miles or 45 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.6 mi |
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 45 min | 36.2 mi |
Walkability Near El Rancho Verde
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
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
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™
69
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
CalmBusinesses
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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 El Rancho Verde.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
El Rancho Verde 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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Emma Prusch Farm Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
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The Tech Museum of Innovation
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Penitencia Creek County Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
El Rancho Verde has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Emma Prusch Farm Park, Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park, and Penitencia Creek County Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 11.4 mi |
El Rancho Verde has 3 hospitals within 11.4 miles, the nearest is Regional Medical Center of San Jose which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 13.6 mi |
El Rancho Verde is 13.6 miles and a 20 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.
303-345 Checkers Dr
San Jose, CA 95133