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Vela Apartments

2358 Aum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116

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  • Square Feet

    339 - 1,194 sq ft

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Vela is a 7-story, mixed-use development offering 87 affordable homes serving individuals and families of San Jose and the County of Santa Clara. Located in the Mayfair Neighborhood in East San Jose, Vela is a transit oriented, green-point rated development steps from VTA’s rapid bus transit line. This one-of-a-kind project has 43 homes set aside for formerly unhoused individuals and families; 14 of which are reserved through the County’s Rapid Rehousing Program (RRH) and 29 of which are reserved for Supportive Housing (PSH). On-site, wrap around supportive services are provided by PATH.

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  • Roof Terrace
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Property Manager on Site

Pricing & Floor Plans

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$1,437 Studio 1 Bath 339 – 391 Sq Ft
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1 Bedroom
$2,190 1 Bed 1 Bath 479 – 489 Sq Ft
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2 Bedroom
$2,539 2 Beds 1 Bath 710 – 719 Sq Ft
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3 Bedroom
$2,807 3 Beds 2 Baths 897 – 1,194 Sq Ft
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$1,437 Studio 1 Bath 339 – 391 Sq Ft
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1 Bedroom
$2,190 1 Bed 1 Bath 479 – 489 Sq Ft
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2 Bedroom
$2,539 2 Beds 1 Bath 710 – 719 Sq Ft
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3 Bedroom
$2,807 3 Beds 2 Baths 897 – 1,194 Sq Ft
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Property Information

  • Built in 2022
  • 87 units/7 stories

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This contemporary 670 square foot apartment in San Jose offers a blend of functionality and style. The space features two bedrooms, including a primary bedroom of 150 square feet, and one bathroom. The modern kitchen is a standout, boasting sleek gray cabinetry, black appliances, and a stylish white subway tile backsplash. Recessed lighting and large windows throughout ensure the space is bathed in natural light, creating an open and airy ambiance. The living areas and bedrooms are finished with light-toned wood-look flooring, enhancing the apartment's bright and spacious feel. The bathroom is well-appointed with a large walk-in shower, modern fixtures, and a blue vanity that adds a pop of color. A closet with wire shelving provides ample storage space. The apartment's single-floor layout maximizes efficiency, with each room thoughtfully designed to optimize the available space. Climate control is ensured by a wall-mounted HVAC unit. Large windows in the bedrooms and living area offer views of the surrounding neighborhood, connecting the interior space with the outdoors. Overall, this apartment presents a contemporary living solution that combines comfort, style, and practicality in the heart of San Jose.

2BR, 1BA - 600SF
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This contemporary 670 square foot apartment in San Jose offers a blend of functionality and style. The space features two bedrooms, including a primary bedroom of 150 square feet, and one bathroom. The modern kitchen is a standout, boasting sleek gray cabinetry, black appliances, and a stylish white subway tile backsplash. Recessed lighting and large windows throughout ensure the space is bathed in natural light, creating an open and airy ambiance.

The living areas and bedrooms are finished with light-toned wood-look flooring, enhancing the apartment's bright and spacious feel. The bathroom is well-appointed with a large walk-in shower, modern fixtures, and a blue vanity that adds a pop of color. A closet with wire shelving provides ample storage space.

The apartment's single-floor layout maximizes efficiency, with each room thoughtfully designed to optimize the available space. Climate control is ensured by a wall-mounted HVAC unit. Large windows in the bedrooms and living area offer views of the surrounding neighborhood, connecting the interior space with the outdoors. Overall, this apartment presents a contemporary living solution that combines comfort, style, and practicality in the heart of San Jose. This 370 square foot studio apartment in San Jose, CA, exemplifies efficient urban living. The space is thoughtfully designed to maximize functionality within its compact footprint. The modern kitchen is a standout feature, boasting sleek gray cabinetry that extends from floor to ceiling, providing ample storage. It's equipped with black appliances, including a refrigerator and over-the-range microwave, and features a clean white countertop with a stainless steel sink.

The main living area is bright and airy, with large windows that allow natural light to flood the space. Light wood-look flooring runs throughout, creating a sense of continuity and openness. A wall-mounted air conditioning unit offers climate control for comfort.

The bathroom is well-appointed with a gray vanity, white countertop, and a large mirror. It includes a standard toilet and necessary accessibility features such as grab bars. The overall color scheme of whites and grays contributes to a clean, contemporary aesthetic that pervades the entire apartment.

Despite its small size, the layout feels open and uncluttered, making efficient use of every square foot. This studio is ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance, modern living space in an urban setting.

About Vela Apartments

Vela is a 7-story, mixed-use development offering 87 affordable homes serving individuals and families of San Jose and the County of Santa Clara. Located in the Mayfair Neighborhood in East San Jose, Vela is a transit oriented, green-point rated development steps from VTA’s rapid bus transit line. This one-of-a-kind project has 43 homes set aside for formerly unhoused individuals and families; 14 of which are reserved through the County’s Rapid Rehousing Program (RRH) and 29 of which are reserved for Supportive Housing (PSH). On-site, wrap around supportive services are provided by PATH.

Vela Apartments is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 95116 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District attendance zone.

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Community Amenities

Roof Terrace

Conference Rooms

Bicycle Storage

Lounge

  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Lounge
  • Conference Rooms
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Roof Terrace

Apartment Features

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  • Heating
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  • Range
Location
2358 Aum Rock Ave, San Jose,
CA 95116
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City - San Jose

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

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Foss San Jose, CA
Studio $1,442 $2,329
1 Bedroom $2,197 $2,709
2 Bedrooms $2,547 $3,400
3 Bedrooms $2,816 $4,171
Amenities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Lounge
  • Conference Rooms
  • Roof Terrace
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Range
Office Hours
Monday 12am - 12am
Tuesday 12am - 12am
Wednesday 12am - 12am
Thursday 12am - 12am
Friday 12am - 12am
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
San Jose State University
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
San Jose City College
Drive: 10 min 6.9 mi
Santa Clara University
Drive: 12 min 7.3 mi
Evergreen Valley College
Drive: 14 min 7.3 mi
Vela Apartments is within 6 minutes or 3.0 miles from San Jose State University. It is also near Santa Clara University and San Jose City College.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Ben Painter Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
362 Students
Nearby
Cherrywood Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
425 Students
Nearby
Renaissance At Mathson
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
326 Students
Nearby
Foothill High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
White Road Baptist Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Jose include Alum Rock Station, located 0.8 mile from Vela Apartments. Vela Apartments is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 6.6 miles or 11 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 36.5 miles or 46 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Alum Rock Station
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Mckee Station
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Penitencia Creek Station
Drive: 3 min 2.1 mi
Berryessa Station
Drive: 4 min 2.8 mi
Berryessa / North San Jose
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
College Park Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 9 min 4.8 mi
Tamien Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
San Jose
Drive: 9 min 5.4 mi
San Jose Station
Drive: 8 min 5.4 mi
San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 9 min 5.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Drive: 11 min 6.6 mi
Metro Oakland International
Drive: 46 min 36.5 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Vela Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Alum Rock Plaza
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Creekside Plaza
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Jackson McKee Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Vela Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Emma Prusch Farm Park
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Penitencia Creek County Park
Drive: 5 min 3.3 mi
Lake Cunningham Park
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Drive: 7 min 4.0 mi
Vela Apartments has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Emma Prusch Farm Park, Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park, and Penitencia Creek County Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Drive: 10 min 7.1 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara
Drive: 15 min 11.7 mi
Vela Apartments has 3 hospitals within 11.7 miles, the nearest is Regional Medical Center of San Jose which is 0.6 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ames Research Center
Drive: 21 min 14.6 mi
Vela Apartments is 14.6 miles and a 21 minute drive from Ames Research Center.
 
 

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  • 2BR, 1BA - 600SF

  • Studio - 391SF

  • 1BR, 1BA - 543SF - Bathroom

  • 1BR, 1BA - 543SF - Bedroom

  • 1BR, 1BA - 543SF - Kitchen

  • 1BR, 1BA - 543SF - Living Room

  • 2BR, 1BA - 600SF - Living Room

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Vela Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Vela Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Vela Apartments?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Vela Apartments?

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Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

Vela Apartments has studios to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,437/mo. to $2,807/mo.

Is Vela Apartments pet-friendly?

Vela Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at Vela Apartments?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,437 for a studio, you would need to earn about $57,480 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Vela Apartments have move-in specials?

Vela Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Vela Apartments offer Matterport 3D tours?

Yes! Vela Apartments offers 2 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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