Pensione Esperanza Apartments

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598 Columbia Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
(833) 991-0353
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Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
(833) 991-0353
Pensione Esperanza in San Jose, CA - Building Photo
Income Restrictions
  • Studio Bedrooms
  • $1,250Rent Pricing
  • 254Square Feet

Rent Specials

1/2 Off the First Months Rent!!!~~For a limited time, we are offering 1/2 Off the First Months Rent!!!!

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About Pensione Esperanza

Pensione Esperanza, a 110 unit SRO (single room occupancy) near downtown San Jose, was completed in 1999. The development serves very low income individuals, mainly those working in the downtown service industries. In addition, ten of the units are set aside for Shelter Plus Care clients. The development meets a critical housing need in the downtown area as well as provide a landmark building at the downtown gateway along Bird Avenue. This development has received numerous awards including, an Honorable Mention in the metropolitan-urban category of the 2000 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Excellence Award from the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition in Washington D.C, an Affordable Award in the 21st annual Builder’s Choice in 2001, and an Affordable Grand Award in the 2002 Residential Architect Design Awards. The development was also published in the December 2000 issue of Architectural Record.

Pensione Esperanza is located in the Auzerais Josefa Neighborhood and 95126 Zip code of San Jose, CA. This community is professionally managed by Charities Housing

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Pensione Esperanza offers Studio apartments starting from $1,250 and having 254 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • Studio

      $1,250

      Studio, 1 bath

      Studio, 1 Bath, 254 sq ftAvailable Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
      $1,250Available NowStudio, 1 bath254 sq ft

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,250
    Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 110 Units
    • 3 Stories
    • Built in 1999

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    598 Columbia Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

    Getting Around

    Walk Score®

    83 / 100

    Very Walkable

    Most errands can be accomplished on foot

    Bike Score®

    89 / 100

    Very Bikeable

    Biking is convenient for most trips

    Transit Score®

    66 / 100

    Good Transit

    Many nearby public transportation options

    Frequently Asked Questions about Pensione Esperanza

    Where is Pensione Esperanza located?

    Pensione Esperanza is located at 598 Columbia Ave near the Auzerais Josefa area of San Jose, CA

    What is the current rent range at Pensione Esperanza?

    Studio at Pensione Esperanza is $1,250. Call today for more info!

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Are there any rent specials?

    The current rent special at Pensione Esperanza is: 1/2 Off the First Months Rent!!!~~For a limited time, we are offering 1/2 Off the First Months Rent!!!!.

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Good Value3.6

      The Pensione Esperanza Apartments are 56.6% cheaper than the average apartment in the Auzerais Josefa area, and 58.6% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Auzerais Josefa Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,250$2,880-$1,630-56.6%

      Rent Comparison to the city of San Jose

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,250$3,022-$1,772-58.6%

      Methodology: On 03/30/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 194 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Pensione Esperanza (Auzerais Josefa), and 551 other apartment communities in San Jose using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 03/30/2025

    • Transit Friendly 3.0

      Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

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    Nearby Schools

    Abraham Lincoln High

    San Jose Unified
    555 Dana Avenue
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1693 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away
    6/10

    Gardner Elementary

    San Jose Unified
    502 Illinois Avenue
    Public School - Grades K-5 (389 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
    4/10

    Herbert Hoover Middle

    San Jose Unified
    1635 Park Avenue
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (971 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away
    3/10
    School data provided by GreatSchools.
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Pensione Esperanza.

    Big Box and Retail

    Safeway
    1300 W San Carlos St
    2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away
    Walgreens
    1399 W San Carlos St
    2 minute drive / 0.78 miles away
    Target
    533 Coleman Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.31 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    1 Washington Square
    4 minute drive / 1.51 miles away
    2100 Moorpark Avenue
    4 minute drive / 1.59 miles away
    500 El Camino Real
    6 minute drive / 2.83 miles away

    Groceries

    Safeway
    1300 W San Carlos St
    2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away
    Whole Foods
    777 The Alameda
    2 minute drive / 0.88 miles away

    Hospitals

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
    751 South Bascom Avenue
    5 minute drive / 1.81 miles away
    Regional Medical Center Of San Jose
    225 N Jackson Avenue
    8 minute drive / 4.13 miles away
    Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara
    700 Lawrence Expressway
    11 minute drive / 5.37 miles away

    Military Bases

    4 minute drive / 2.23 miles away
    4 minute drive / 2.27 miles away
    24 minute drive / 11.42 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    170 S. Market St.
    3 minute drive / 1.06 miles away
    1664 Park Ave
    4 minute drive / 1.56 miles away
    1300 Senter Rd.
    5 minute drive / 1.94 miles away

    Pensione Esperanza has 5 parks within 5.6 miles, including Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Rosicrucian Park, Kelley Park, Almaden Lake Park, and Silver Creek Linear Park.

    Shopping Centers

    1300 W San Carlos St
    2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away
    820 Willow St
    2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away
    545 Meridian Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.79 miles away

    Pensione Esperanza has 5 shopping centers within 1.0 miles.

    Transit Stations

    1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away
    1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

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    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    San Jose Studio Apartments $3,022$1,234$10,000+
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    San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments $4,333$990$10,000+
    San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,521$1,040$10,000+
    San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,321$1,050$6,964
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