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The Pines Apartment Homes

70 Descanso Dr, San Jose, CA 95134 – North San Jose

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
Studio Studio 0 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 548 SF Not Available
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 741 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 969 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 1,113 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2.5 Baths 2.5 Baths 2.5 Ba 1,452 SF Not Available
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 1,387 SF Not Available

About The Pines Apartment Homes

GARDEN STYLE LIVING IN THE HEART OF SILICON VALLEY At The Pines Apartments in San Jose, residents enjoy convenient proximity to the VTA Rail transportation system and nearby dining and shopping. These Mediterranean inspired San Jose apartment homes include studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom floor plans, plus townhomes. Gated subterranean parking offers elevator access to residences, which include washers and dryers, high ceilings, and kitchens with European-style cabinetry and granite countertops. Indulge yourself with luxuries such as walk-in closets, and fireplaces. Through the entryway to the community are beautiful park-style courtyards with relaxing fountains, a cardio-fitness center, business center, two resort-style swimming pools, and a wading pool. Roomy clubhouse includes a lounge, big screen TV, multi-purpose room with billiards and a full-size kitchen. Schedule a tour online to experience The Pines Apartment Homes in San Jose.

The Pines Apartment Homes is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 95134 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Orchard Elementary attendance zone.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Application Fee
    $45

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Lease Options

  • Short term lease

Property Information

  • Built in 2002
  • 478 units/4 stories
Location
Property Address: 70 Descanso Dr, San Jose,
CA 95134
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Neighborhood

The spacious suburbs of Silicon Valley attract a broad range of residents for their comfort and convenience. The North San Jose neighborhood proves to be no exception, as North San Jose provides an array of housing options for anyone interested in settling in Silicon Valley. Residents have their choice of numerous apartments and houses available for rent in this scenic locale.

With winding streets, impressive homes, and proximity to both Milpitas and Downtown San Jose, locals in North San Jose find themselves within minutes of countless attractions just a few miles away. Residents can drive one hour to San Francisco or 15 minutes to Downtown San Jose for world-class restaurants and nightlife, and return to their quiet abode in this charming South Bay neighborhood.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 731 Sq Ft $1,975 $2,074 $2,270
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 725 Sq Ft $1,485 $1,970 $3,782
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1132 Sq Ft $1,535 $2,515 $4,533
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1488 Sq Ft $2,195 $2,691 $3,295
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2814 Sq Ft $3,100 $5,900 $7,300
Expenses
One-Time
Application Fee $45
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Palmer College of Chiropractic West Campus
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Santa Clara University
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
San Jose State University
Drive: 14 min 6.9 mi
San Jose City College
Drive: 16 min 8.6 mi
The Pines Apartment Homes is within 8 minutes or 0.5 mile from Palmer College of Chiropractic West Campus. It is also near Santa Clara University and San Jose State University.
Schools
Orchard Elementary
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
763 Students
Attendance Zone
5
Out of 10
Kathryn Hughes Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
270 Students
Nearby
4
Out of 10
Cherrywood Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
497 Students
Nearby
6
Out of 10
Independence High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,517 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
The Redwood School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 3-12
Nearby
North Valley Baptist School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
244 Students
Nearby
Main Street Montessori
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-3
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
Transportation

Transportation options available in San Jose include River Oaks Station, located 0.4 miles from The Pines Apartment Homes. The Pines Apartment Homes is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 4.4 miles or 9 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 31.5 miles or 41 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
River Oaks Station
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Baypointe Station
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Tasman Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Champion Station
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Cisco Way Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Great America
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Santa Clara
Drive: 10 min 5.3 mi
Lawrence
Drive: 11 min 5.6 mi
College Park
Drive: 11 min 6.0 mi
Sunnyvale
Drive: 13 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
 Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 41 min 31.5 mi

Walkability Near The Pines Apartment Homes

Somewhat Walkable
66
Walk Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Good Transit
56
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
82
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Time and distance from The Pines Apartment Homes.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Nicholson Plaza
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
@ First Retail Center
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Rivermark Village Shopping Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
The Pines Apartment Homes has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Live Oak Park - Santa Clara
 Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Ulistac Natural Area
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Alviso Marina County Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Sunnyvale Baylands Park
 Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Penitencia Creek County Park
 Drive: 13 min 6.7 mi
The Pines Apartment Homes has 5 parks within 6.7 miles, including Live Oak Park - Santa Clara, Ulistac Natural Area, and Alviso Marina County Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
Drive: 13 min 7.7 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara
Drive: 14 min 7.9 mi
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Drive: 13 min 8.3 mi
The Pines Apartment Homes has 3 hospitals within 8.3 miles, the nearest is Regional Medical Center of San Jose which is 7.7 miles away and a 13 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ames Research Center
Drive: 16 min 8.9 mi
The Pines Apartment Homes is 8.9 miles and a 16 minutes from Ames Research Center.
 
 
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What neighborhood is the property located in?

The Pines Apartment Homes is in the city of San Jose. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.7 miles of the property.Five parks are within 6.7 miles, including Live Oak Park - Santa Clara, Ulistac Natural Area, and Alviso Marina County Park.

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