The Fay
10 E Reed St,
San Jose, CA 95112
$3,125 - $4,775
Studio - 2 Beds
Sun
San Jose, CA
Sun - San Jose, CA Area Guide
This radiant San Jose neighborhood offers easy access to the heart of downtown and more
Great Location
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Entertainment
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Dining
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University
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Walkable
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Sun is the perfect neighborhood for students, professionals, city lovers, and art aficionados. Nestled right next to bustling Downtown San Jose and south of San Jose State University, Sun is a highly walkable neighborhood. William Street anchors the neighborhood with tons of diverse restaurants along the road while the namesake park offers residents a breath of fresh air.
With close proximity to the heart of the city, Sun affords residents quick access to premiere entertainment venues, galleries, museums, breweries, pubs, eateries, and more. Admire one-of-a-kind art pieces at the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, catch a show at the California Theater, and devour all-you-can-eat barbecue at Taurinus Brazilian Steak House. Sun is also convenient to the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo. Essentially, the Sun neighborhood allows you to enjoy all the wonders of city life in a low-key environment.
Explore the Neighborhood
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is in Downtown San Jose right next to Sun neighborhood.
Santa Clara Street is one of the busy street in Downtown San Jose Sun neighborhood.
Colorful Victorian homes remain in the neighborhood.
Enjoy a brief walk from SUN to the Plaza de Cesar Chavez, a lively downtown park.
Bus routes along East Santa Clara Street create quick commutes.
Experience local artistry at the San Jose Museum of Art, a cultural gem in Sun neighborhood.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sun is $1,773 for a studio, $1,946 for one bedroom, $2,730 for two bedrooms, and $2,715 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sun has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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385 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,773/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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587 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,946/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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862 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,730/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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969 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,715/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sun - San Jose, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Sun - San Jose, CA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Sun - San Jose, CA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Sun - San Jose, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
- The Tech Museum of Innovation
- Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
- Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
- McEnery Park
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- Metro Oakland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.