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396 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA|Downtown San Jose
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| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | $2,599 /mo | 1 unit available | Live in a beautiful Victorian-style unit located in the sought-after Hensley District, full of character and charm. Ideal for commuters & city lovers alike! Prime Location. Enjoy the best of San Jose living! Just a short walk to light rail stations (Japantown/Ayer & St. James) and minutes from Downtown San Jose. Home Features, spacious 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Full kitchen with refrigerator, microwave & gas stove. Bright living spaces with laminate flooring throughout living room, hallway & bedrooms. Durable vinyl flooring in kitchen & bathroom Shared on-site washer & dryer. 2 assigned parking spaces. The home has no AC. 12 month lease Rent $2599 Deposit of $2599 Tenant pays for PG&E, Garbage and Water Yard service provided No smoking, pets or sub-leasing. Renters insurance is required. Minimum credit score of 660 Income must be 3x the rent Please call or email to schedule a showing. For general questions regarding our application process, and screening requirements, please contact us at: **** or call us at 408-626-4800. DRE #01264949 |
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Amenities for 396 N 2nd St
Appliances
| Gas Range | Microwave |
| Range | Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Services
| Landscaping |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
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About 396 N 2nd St
Live in a beautiful Victorian-style unit located in the sought-after Hensley District, full of character and charm. Ideal for commuters & city lovers alike! Prime Location. Enjoy the best of San Jose living! Just a short walk to light rail stations (Japantown/Ayer & St. James) and minutes from Downtown San Jose. Home Features, spacious 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Full kitchen with refrigerator, microwave & gas stove. Bright living spaces with laminate flooring throughout living room, hallway & bedrooms. Durable vinyl flooring in kitchen & bathroom Shared on-site washer & dryer. 2 assigned parking spaces. The home has no AC. 12 month lease Rent $2599 Deposit of $2599 Tenant pays for PG&E, Garbage and Water Yard service provided No smoking, pets or sub-leasing. Renters insurance is required. Minimum credit score of 660 Income must be 3x the rent Please call or email to schedule a showing. For general questions regarding our application process, and screening requirements, please contact us at: **** or call us at 408-626-4800. DRE #01264949
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 396 N 2nd St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Considerations
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Rent trends in Downtown San Jose
2-bedroom apartments at 396 N 2nd St cost about 26% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Downtown San Jose.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Downtown San Jose
San Jose
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,323 |
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $2,495 |
| December 2025 | $2,518 |
| January 2026 | $2,408 |
| February 2026 | $2,332 |
| March 2026 | $2,508 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,750 |
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $2,775 |
| December 2025 | $2,683 |
| January 2026 | $2,526 |
| February 2026 | $1,987 |
| March 2026 | $2,174 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 396 N 2nd St
Grant Elementary School
470 e jackson st
san jose, CA, 95112
K-5Public
C
Luther Burbank Elementary School
4 wabash ave
san jose, CA, 95128
K-8Public
C+
Santa Clara County Special Education
1290 ridder park dr mc273
san jose, CA, 95131
K-12Public
Adelante Dual Language Academy II
1970 cinderella ln
san jose, CA, 95116
K-8Public
D+
Orchard Elementary School
921 fox ln
san jose, CA, 95131
K-8Public
B+
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Getting around San Jose near 396 N 2nd St
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 396 N 2nd St, San Jose
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Some bars within walking distance
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