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- Studio Bedrooms
- $1,250Rent Pricing
- 254Square Feet
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1/2 Off the First Months Rent!!!~~For a limited time, we are offering 1/2 Off the First Months Rent!!!!
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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Pensione Esperanza offers Studio apartments starting from $1,250 and having 254 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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- 110 Units
- 3 Stories
- Built in 1999
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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
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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!!!!.
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Nearby Schools
Abraham Lincoln High
Gardner Elementary
Herbert Hoover Middle
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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.
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Pensione Esperanza has 5 shopping centers within 1.0 miles.
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Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $1,050 | $6,964 |
San Jose 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
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