Condo for rent

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97 E Saint James St
97 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

Monthly rent	$3,995
Beds	2
Baths	2
Sqft	1,203

Monthly rent	$3,995
Beds	2
Baths	2
Sqft	1,203

Updated 22 Hours Ago

Location

97 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA|Downtown San Jose

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Contact

South Bay Home Rental

(408) 609-5338

Property Overview

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Things you’ll love

More space
Covered parking
Elevator

Great for

Eco living

Amenities for 97 E Saint James St, Downtown San Jose

Features

Balcony	Central Air and Heating
Gas	Hardwood Floor
Storage Closet	Wrap Around Balcony

Appliances

Dishwasher	In-Unit Laundry
Microwave	Oven
Range	Refrigerator
Washer and Dryer

Community

Elevator	Onsite Laundry
Sewer	Trash Chute

Grounds

Garage Parking

Storage

Services

Garbage

Other

Water (Cold)

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Policies and fees

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 97 E Saint James St

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Downtown San Jose

97 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

2BD/2BA Downtown San Jose Condo, Steps to Light Rail & San Pedro Square SEE 3D TOUR: https my matterport com show ?m=Lqp27TW6wSm SCHEDULE AN IN-PERSON SHOWING TODAY! Call (408) 609-5338 or scan the QR code. Address: 97 E Saint James St, Unit 27, San Jose, CA 95112 PROPERTY OVERVIEW Bright 2 bed / 2 bath condo (1,203 sq ft, built 1986) in a secured downtown San Jose building with elevator access to both the street level and parking. Enjoy central AC and heating, hardwood-style flooring, a granite kitchen, and in-unit washer and dryer. Assigned underground parking plus street parking. HOA covers garbage, sewer, and cold water. Located in the Downtown neighborhood with a Walk Score of 95 (Walker's Paradise) and a Transit Score of 72 (Excellent Transit). LOCATION - One block from the St. James light rail station - Walking distance to popular San Pedro Square dining and nightlife - Near San Jose City Hall and San Jose State University (SJSU) - Close to downtown tech employers, SAP Center, Diridon Station, and transit connections SCHOOLS - Horace Mann Elementary School (0.4 miles from the property) - Muwekma Ohlone Middle (1.1 miles from the property) - San Jose High School (1.3 miles from the property) - Tenant to confirm school availability directly with the district. HOME - 1,203 sq ft, 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms - Hardwood-style flooring throughout main living areas - Wrap-around balcony - Central AC and heating (forced air) - Automatic, remote-controlled window shades in living room, second bedroom, and master bedroom - Granite kitchen counters with white cabinetry - LED recessed lighting - In-unit washer and dryer (stacked) - Secured building with elevator access - Shared garage-level laundry room for large or bulky items - Additional storage closet in the garage (approx. 6 ft x 4 ft) - Trash chute on the floor near the mailbox room - In-unit water heater and furnace APPLIANCES INCLUDED - Washer and dryer - Stainless steel refrigerator - Stainless steel range/oven - Stainless steel dishwasher - Stainless steel over-range microwave PARKING - Assigned underground 1-car parking PETS - No cats, no dogs TERMS - Rent: $3,995/month - Security deposit: 1 month's rent - Tenant pays: electricity, hot water - Application fee: $39 - Lease term: 12 months - HOA covers garbage, sewer, and cold water

Property highlights

How 97 E St James St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space: The 2-bedroom is 278 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Covered parking: Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
Elevator: Improved accessibility features
Extra Storage: Upgraded in-unit features
Images available: There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools: The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

Address details

Neighborhood	Downtown San Jose
Zip code	95112
Type	Condo for rent

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Rent trends in Downtown San Jose

2-bedroom apartments at 97 E Saint James St cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in San Jose.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.

Downtown San Jose

San Jose

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in San Jose
Month	Median Rent
August 2024	$3,390
September 2024	$3,387
October 2024	$3,305
November 2024	$3,326
December 2024	$3,394
January 2025	$3,395
February 2025	$3,410
March 2025	$3,373
April 2025	$3,310
May 2025	$3,311
June 2025	$3,385
July 2025	$3,384
August 2025	$3,362
September 2025	$3,331
October 2025	$3,327
November 2025	$3,327
December 2025	$3,320
January 2026	$3,311
February 2026	$3,306
March 2026	$3,361
April 2026	$3,377
May 2026	$3,491
June 2026	$3,531
July 2026	$3,588

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Downtown San Jose
Month	Median Rent
August 2024	$3,514
September 2024	$3,498
October 2024	$3,347
November 2024	$3,422
December 2024	$3,400
January 2025	$3,699
February 2025	$3,675
March 2025	$3,642
April 2025	$3,511
May 2025	$3,529
June 2025	$3,585
July 2025	$3,609
August 2025	$3,595
September 2025	$3,558
October 2025	$3,509
November 2025	$3,496
December 2025	$3,572
January 2026	$3,587
February 2026	$3,557
March 2026	$3,487
April 2026	$3,477
May 2026	$3,520
June 2026	$3,589
July 2026	$3,640

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$159,800/yr

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 97 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA.
			Bath
3 months ago	$3,295	2 bed	2 bath
10 months ago	$2,000	1 bed	1 bath
6 years ago	$2,500	2 bed	2 bath
6 years ago	$2,995	2 bed	2 bath
7 years ago	$2,495	2 bed	2 bath
8 years ago	$2,900	2 bed	2 bath
10 years ago	$2,799	2 bed	2 bath

Schools near 97 E Saint James St

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Getting around San Jose near 97 E Saint James St

Walking

7/10

Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

8/10

Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10

Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 97 E Saint James St, San Jose

Groceries

9/10

At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

6/10

Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10

Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10

At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

7/10

Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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97 E St James St, San Jose, CA

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Listed by Leasing Office

Days on market: 2496

Great Top-Floor Condo in Heart of Downtown San Jose - Short Term Lease until June 30, 2020 - Live in the heart of downtown San Jose in this beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo located across the street from historic Saint James Park. This 1,203 square foot condo is a desirable corner unit located on the top floor. The kitchen has tons of cabinets for plenty of storage, solid-surface counters, and tile floors. The living/dining area and both bedrooms feature wood floors. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The master bath features a deep soaking tub/shower combo, granite tile counters, and tile floors. The second bedroom has a built-in Murphy bed and additional wardrobe closet, in addition to 2 standard closets. The second bath has a corner shower. You’ll find an in-unit washer and dryer in the second bath. Saint James Place is a secured complex with underground parking. This unit comes with 1 dedicated parking space in the garage. It is walking distance to everything downtown San Jose has to offer, including exquisite restaurants, lively bars and nightclubs, neighborhood parks, retail stores, entertainment venues, museums, and public transportation. THIS UNIT IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020. EXTENSION OF LEASE IS NOT GUARANTEED AT THIS TIME. ©2019 Silicon Valley Residential Realty, Inc. dba Silicon Valley Lofts & Condos, CA BRE #01763046 Rental guidelines: • 3.5 x verifiable monthly income to rent ratio • Minimum 650 FICO score (applies to each applicant) • Income verification and government issued picture id required along with application • No co-signors or guarantors • Tenant must carry tenant liability insurance • Sorry, no pets • Holding deposit: 50% of full security deposit is due within 24 hours of application approval to hold property. Balance of deposit and first month’s rent (pro-rated if move in date other than the 1st) is due at lease signing, or within 10 days of paying the holding deposit, whichever comes first. • Utilities included in rent: Water and garbage. Tenant will need to set up own PG&E account • THIS UNIT IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020. EXTENSION OF LEASE IS NOT GUARANTEED AT THIS TIME. No Pets Allowed