This is restored Victorian one bedroom apartment in a 1922 city landmark building in one of the best neighborhoods and locations downtown. It is 4 blks from City Hall, 3 blks from MLK library, Transit Mall, clubs and restaurants. The rent includes High Speed professionally monitored WIFI, parking, water, and hot water.
The apartment is a corner apartment on the first floor with lots of windows.
The living room has custom paint, a ceiling fan, built in glass cabinets from 1922, original restored hardwood floors, custom window coverings and tiffany sconces. It is separated from the bedroom by French doors.
The bedroom has custom paint; tiffany ceiling light and wood blind window coverings and a large closet. There is also extra built in storage in the hallway.
The bathroom has a tub and shower, pedestal sink, custom cabinet and large window.
The entry area also has restored hardwood floors,custom paint; tiffany sconces and matching ceiling fixture.
The kitchen is very large and has been renovated/restored custom paint, large sink, lighted exhaust hood over the gas stove, and classic art deco lighting. It also has a 5-stage reverse osmosis water filter, a dishwasher, micowave and stained glass hanging from the large windows.
The front porch and side garden are common areas with seating areas, barbecue, chess board and WIFI.
There is a laundry room in the building. The building also has a water softener system and secured bicycle storage room.
This is a friendly building, clean and quiet with primarily young professionals.
The apartment rent is $2,350 per month including, water, garbage, parking and WIFI. The building is rent controlled. The owner lives on the premises and takes care of all the upkeep and maintenance of the property.
If you want white and grey walls and a sheet rocked box with no character then this is not the apartment for you.
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owner pays for professionally monitored WIFI, Garbage, Water, Hot Water, Parking. Renter only pays for electric and gas for the apartment.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,350/mo
470 S 3rd St APT 5, San Jose, CA 95112
1beds
750sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats OK
Wall unit
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
Classic art deco lightingLots of windowsTiffany ceiling lightCeiling fanOriginal restored hardwood floorsCustom window coveringsCustom paint
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Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: December 07, 2025 at 09:15am
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Basketball Court, Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Garden, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Hot water included in rent, Utilities included in rent, WIFI, Water included in rent, built in breakfront, stained glass
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Basketball Court
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,350+9.3%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner | ||
| 1/11/2020 | Listing removed | $2,150$3/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
| 1/7/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,150$3/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Gardner Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi

