Pensione Esperanza Apartments

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Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia Ave
San Jose, CA 95126

Income Restrictions

Active Adult
Income Restrictions

Studio–2 Bedrooms
254–740 Square Feet

About Pensione Esperanza

Pensione Esperanza, a 110 units, studio with kitchen 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.

Property Contact Info

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Studio
1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms

Studio
Studio, 1 bath
Studio, 1 Bath, 254 sq ft
Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
Unavailable Studio, 1 bath 254 sq ft
Model Amenities and Features
Features
Tub/Shower
Kitchen
Kitchen
1 Bedroom
1 Bed, 1 bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 450 sq ft
Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
Unavailable 1 Bed, 1 bath 450 sq ft
Model Amenities and Features
Features
Tub/Shower
Kitchen
Kitchen
2 Bedrooms
2 Beds, 1 bath
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 740 sq ft
Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
Unavailable 2 Beds, 1 bath 740 sq ft
Model Amenities and Features
Features
Tub/Shower
Kitchen
Kitchen

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	Studio, 1 bath	254 sq ft

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	1 Bed, 1 bath	450 sq ft

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	2 Beds, 1 bath	740 sq ft

Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

110 Units
3 Stories
Built in 1999

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

Property Manager On Site
Key Fob Entry
Laundry Facilities

Community Features

Lounge
Disposal Chutes
Elevator

Outdoor Features

Courtyard
Controlled Access

Interior Features

Tub/Shower

Kitchen Amenities

Kitchen

Income Restrictions At Pensione Esperanza

Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.

# Persons	Annual Income
1	$59,320

To qualify, you must be equal to or below those in the chart, based on the number of persons living in the dwelling.

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now

Currently Closed

By Appointment

Monday	9:00 am–4:00 pm
Tuesday	9:00 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am–4:00 pm
Thursday	9:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am–4:00 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Lifestyle Ratings

Affordability Great Value3.8
The Pensione Esperanza Apartments are 53.4% cheaper than the average apartment in the Auzerais Josefa area, and 54.9% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.
Rent Comparison to the Auzerais Josefa Neighborhood
Floorplan Lowest Price Here Neighborhood Avg Rent Nbhd Avg Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $1,250 $2,682 -$1,432 -53.4%
Rent Comparison to the city of San Jose
Floorplan Lowest Price Here City Average Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $1,250 $2,769 -$1,519 -54.9%
Methodology: On 04/01/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 721 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Pensione Esperanza (Auzerais Josefa), and 3546 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 04/01/2026
Transit Friendly 3.2
Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	Neighborhood Avg Rent	Nbhd Avg Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$1,250	$2,682	-$1,432	-53.4%

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	City Average Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$1,250	$2,769	-$1,519	-54.9%

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

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Nearby Schools

Abraham Lincoln High

San Jose Unified School District

555 Dana Avenue

Public School - Grades 9-12

In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away

Gardner Elementary

San Jose Unified School District

502 Illinois Avenue

Public School - Grades K-5

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away

Herbert Hoover Middle

San Jose Unified School District

1635 Park Avenue

Public School - Grades 6-8

In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away

School data provided by GreatSchools.

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

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

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.

Pensione Esperanza has 5 shopping centers within 1.0 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
San Jose Studio Apartments	$2,769	$995	$5,600
San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments	$3,454	$1,061	$9,015
San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments	$4,308	$1,276	$10,000+
San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments	$5,110	$1,464	$10,000+
San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments	$9,013	$4,899	$10,000+