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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Yoga studio
  • Walk-in closets
  • Wood-style flooring
  • In-unit washer and dryer
  • High-quality appliances
  • Pool and spa area

Location

1729 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
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Management

Essex Property Trust, Inc

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Leasing office

(408) 317-1613

Open 

Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

Century Towers presents an exceptional living experience with a Zumper expert rating of 9.9, highlighting its outstanding amenities, quality, and prime location, all rated 10 out of 10. The property features a yoga studio, in-unit washer and dryer, and a pool area, enhancing its appeal. Additionally, it ranks in the 80th percentile for value and offers great options for remote work, pet-friendly environments, and fitness wellness, making it a versatile choice for a variety of lifestyles.

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

9.9
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Century Towers is one of the top properties in this neighborhood. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Less expensive
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home
  • Wellness

Floor plans

B11 bed1 bath720 sqft$2,749–$2,947 /mo4 units available
B21 bed1 bath769 sqft$2,897–$3,227 /mo3 units available
B61 bed1 bath936 sqft$2,977 /mo1 unit available
B41 bed1 bath802 sqft$2,977–$3,137 /mo4 units available
B31 bed1 bath779 sqft$2,987–$3,047 /mo2 units available
B51 bed1 bath869 sqft$3,059 /mo1 unit available
C12 bed2 bath1,096+ sqft$3,239–$3,369 /mo3 units available
C22 bed2 bath1,172 sqft$3,647–$3,927 /mo2 units available
C32 bed2 bath1,188 sqft$3,687–$4,149 /mo6 units available
A11 bed1 bath472 sqftAsk to join waitlistComing soon

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Amenities for Century Towers

Tech

Wireless Internet

Building

Bike StorageCats OK
ClubhouseDogs OK
ElevatorEV Charging
Fitness CenterOnsite Retail
Residents LoungeSmoke-free

Grounds

Assigned ParkingBarbecue Area
Dog ParkOutdoor Dining
Outdoor Fire PitOutdoor Space
Rooftop TerraceStorage
Swimming Pool

Services

Airbnb Friendly CommunityBike Maintenance Station
Dry Cleaning ServiceDry Cleaning Service Available

Other

Energy Star CertifiedOnline Resident Portal
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 
Deposit$500
Monthly Rent$75

Cat policy

Allowed 
Deposit$500
Monthly Rent$50

Pets must be spayed/neutered.

Required one-time fees

Application Fee$48
Building details

Property details

Units376
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About Century Towers

HomeApartments in San Jose Century Towers

We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Situated on the cusp of downtown and surrounded by a lively tech community, Century Towers apartments in San Jose, CA offer luxury living enhanced by gracious amenities. Explore our junior-one-, one-, and two-bedroom apartment homes and experience our signature combination of urban elegance and modern design. Each of our apartment homes for rent features a smart layout, high-quality appliances, wood-style flooring, walk-in closets, and an in-unit washer and dryer. With many spacious floor plans to select from, you’re sure to find the perfect one for you. Our community amenities are plentiful. Indulge your four-legged friend with a suds session at The Paw Spa, get your caffeine fix at The Grind café, or work up a sweat in our private spin studio, The Spin Zone. When it’s time to unwind, take a dip in our pool and spa area, soak up the sun from our 12th-floor sky lounge, or relax at our yoga studio. Just beyond our grounds, enjoy a variety of nearby restaurants and cafés, or venture farther to shop at Westfield Valley Fair mall or cheer on the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center. Our convenient central location puts all of Silicon Valley within easy reach. Our community is close to the VTA Light Rail and major commute routes on highways 87, 101, I-880, and I-280. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.


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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.
9.9
/10
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Century Towers is one of the top properties in this neighborhood. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.
How we rated Century Towers
Price·10A 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.
Century Towers offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A 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.
Century Towers stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Century Towers offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Century Towers has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Century Towers.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Century Towers has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Century Towers is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • 5 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • Utilities included in the rent

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • On-site pool or spa

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 Century Towers compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 53 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in San Jose

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 7% higher than 1-bedrooms in San Jose.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Century Towers to be 5% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in San Jose.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
San Jose
A table of studio rental data trends in San Jose
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,377
October 2023$2,319
November 2023$2,271
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

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$119,080/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $119,080 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $2,977.
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Getting around San Jose near 1729 N 1st St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 1729 N 1st St, San Jose

Groceries

3/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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