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Highlights

  • Wood flooring
  • Renovated kitchen
  • Onsite amenities
  • Decorative light fixtures
  • Easy access

Location

255 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA|Downtown San Jose
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Property Overview

Third255 offers a commendable living experience, highlighted by its elegant wood flooring and renovated kitchen, alongside a range of onsite amenities. With a Zumper expert rating of 8.3, the property excels in value, location, and quality, achieving scores of 8 and 9 out of 10 in key areas. This places it in the 86.11 percentile for value for money compared to local properties, ensuring a transparent and appealing choice for potential renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Third255 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Third255 has a number of attractive features—namely its Location— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath255 N 3rd St #16, San Jose, CA 95112 (3rd/Julian) Welcome to the Park Plaza Apartments! The Park Plaza Apartments are located in the heart of downtown close to St James Park with easy access to highway 87 and the light rail. The complex has been completely renovated to include a flagstone façade, designer paint, decorative light fixtures, and spontaneous artwork. This top floor home is a cute 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and includes a renovated kitchen, stylish bathroom, wood flooring, and fresh paint. Upgrades include stainless steel appliances, six panel doors, and 2 tone paint. The onsite amenities include a coin operated laundry facility on site. Water and garbage are included in the rent. One year lease required. No pets except for required service animals. Cal DRE# 01998337

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

Building details

Property details

Units16
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About Third255

HomeApartments in San JoseDowntown San Jose Third255

255 N 3rd St #16, San Jose, CA 95112 (3rd/Julian) Welcome to the Park Plaza Apartments! The Park Plaza Apartments are located in the heart of downtown close to St James Park with easy access to highway 87 and the light rail. The complex has been completely renovated to include a flagstone façade, designer paint, decorative light fixtures, and spontaneous artwork. This top floor home is a cute 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and includes a renovated kitchen, stylish bathroom, wood flooring, and fresh paint. Upgrades include stainless steel appliances, six panel doors, and 2 tone paint. The onsite amenities include a coin operated laundry facility on site. Water and garbage are included in the rent. One year lease required. No pets except for required service animals. Cal DRE# 01998337


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Third255 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Third255 has a number of attractive features—namely its Location— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Third255
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Third255 is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Downtown San Jose. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Third255 is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Third255 is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Third255 has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Third255 provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Third255 is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Area has 65 parks and recreation options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Third255 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Downtown San Jose

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Downtown San Jose
San Jose
A table of studio rental data trends in San Jose
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,275
December 2023$2,201
January 2024$2,238
February 2024$2,082
March 2024$2,270
April 2024$2,320
May 2024$2,404
June 2024$2,311
July 2024$2,385
August 2024$2,402
September 2024$2,358
October 2024$2,264
November 2024$2,332
December 2024$2,366
January 2025$2,400
February 2025$2,393
March 2025$2,373
April 2025$2,355
May 2025$2,387
June 2025$2,383
July 2025$2,437
August 2025$2,462
September 2025$2,464
October 2025$2,444
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown San Jose
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,863
December 2023$1,818
January 2024$1,850
February 2024$1,850
March 2024$1,870
April 2024$1,785
May 2024$2,421
June 2024$2,091
July 2024$2,423
August 2024$2,576
September 2024$2,428
October 2024$2,262
November 2024$2,260
December 2024$2,131
January 2025$2,179
February 2025$2,301
March 2025$2,328
April 2025$2,344
May 2025$2,360
June 2025$2,354
July 2025$2,712
August 2025$3,175
September 2025$3,193
October 2025$3,006

Schools near Third255

Horace Mann Elementary School

55 n seventh st

san jose, CA, 95112

K-5Public
C+

Liberty High (Alternative)

4849 pearl ave

san jose, CA, 95136

3-12Public
B-
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Getting around San Jose near 255 N 3rd 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 255 N 3rd St, San Jose

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

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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