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
  • Studio Bedrooms
  • $1,250-$1,319Pricing
  • 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 for select units available!!!!

Ask Us About Our Specials

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. 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

      Studio, 1 bath

      From $1,250

      Studio, 1 Bath, 254 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

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

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Tub/Shower

      Kitchen

      • Kitchen

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price Range

      • $1,250 - $1,319
    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

    Income Restrictions At Pensione Esperanza

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

    # PersonsAnnual Income
    1$59,320
    income restriction

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

    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
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    598 Columbia Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    Monday9:00 am–4:00 pm
    Tuesday9:00 am–4:00 pm
    Wednesday9:00 am–4:00 pm
    Thursday9:00 am–4:00 pm
    Friday9:00 am–4:00 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

    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!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for Pensione Esperanza are
    • 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

    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 for select units available!!!!.

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Great Value3.8

      The Pensione Esperanza Apartments are 55.4% cheaper than the average apartment in the Auzerais Josefa area, and 55.3% 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$2,803-$1,553-55.4%

      Rent Comparison to the city of San Jose

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,250$2,797-$1,547-55.3%

      Methodology: On 11/05/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 724 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Pensione Esperanza (Auzerais Josefa), and 3539 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 11/05/2025

    • Transit Friendly 3.2

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

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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
    7/10

    Gardner Elementary

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

    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

    San Jose State University

    1 Washington Square
    4 minute drive / 1.51 miles away

    San Jose City College

    2100 Moorpark Avenue
    4 minute drive / 1.59 miles away

    Santa Clara University

    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

    Army National Guard San Jose

    4 minute drive / 2.23 miles away

    US Army Reserve Center

    4 minute drive / 2.27 miles away

    Ames Research Center

    24 minute drive / 11.42 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Plaza de Cesar Chavez

    170 S. Market St.
    3 minute drive / 1.06 miles away

    Rosicrucian Park

    1664 Park Ave
    4 minute drive / 1.56 miles away

    Kelley Park

    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

    Safeway Shopping Center

    1300 W San Carlos St
    2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

    Willow Plaza

    820 Willow St
    2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

    Meridian Parkmoor Plaza

    545 Meridian Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.79 miles away

    Pensione Esperanza has 5 shopping centers within 1.0 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Virginia Station-Alum Rock - Santa Teresa Line

    1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away

    Race Station-Mountain View - Winchester Line

    1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    San Jose Studio Apartments $2,797$995$6,125
    San Jose 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,363$1,061$10,000+
    San Jose 2 Bedroom Apartments $4,094$1,276$10,000+
    San Jose 3 Bedroom Apartments $5,131$1,464$10,000+
    San Jose 4 Bedroom Apartments $7,415$3,567$10,000+

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