We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Located at the heart of downtown San Jose, CA, 101 San Fernando apartment homes offer the perfect combination of convenience, style, and culture. Select your new home from among our 18 incredible floor plans, including studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Each of our apartment homes for rent is designed with comfort and convenience in mind and features wood-style flooring, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and an in-unit washer and dryer. You'll feel right at home as you step through your front door and are greeted by bright, open layouts, polished fixtures, and sleek finishes. Around our community, enjoy an array of amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center. Our pet-friendly apartment homes are surrounded by a variety of attractions as well, with venues like the San Jose Improv Comedy Club and the Tech Museum of Innovation only a few blocks from your front door. Our downtown location is also conveniently situated close to central hubs like San Jose State University and San Jose's historic San Pedro Square. If it's further adventure you seek, you'll be poised to traverse all of Silicon Valley, with the intersections of highways 280 and 97 just a mile away. 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.
Explore video101 San Fernando
101 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112
Apartment building
1-2 beds
Pet-friendly
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges.
 Unit 214 1 bd, 1 ba | 769 | Nov 22 | $2,909 |
Unit 338 1 bd, 1 ba | 794 | Now | $2,927 |
Unit 336 1 bd, 1 ba | 792 | Now | $2,927 |
Unit 346 1 bd, 1 ba | 792 | Oct 21 | $2,987 |
Unit 237 1 bd, 1 ba | 792 | Nov 18 | $2,987 |
Unit 347 1 bd, 1 ba | 794 | Now | $3,009 |
 Unit 476 1 bd, 1 ba | 946 | Now | $3,079 |
 Unit 312 1 bd, 1 ba | 793 | Now | $3,147 |
Unit 483 1 bd, 1 ba | 946 | Now | $3,207 |
Unit 428 1 bd, 1 ba | 946 | Oct 29 | $3,207 |
 Unit 561 2 bd, 2 ba | 1,077 | Nov 29 | $3,749 |
 Unit 484 2 bd, 2.5 ba | 1,226 | Now | $3,829 |
Unit 502 2 bd, 2 ba | 1,077 | Now | $3,839 |
 Unit 145 2 bd, 2 ba | 1,187 | Now | $3,877 |
 Unit 444 2 bd, 2.5 ba | 1,426 | Now | $4,029 |
What's special
Sleek finishesPolished fixturesWood-style flooringQuartz countertopsStainless steel appliancesBright open layoutsIn-unit washer and dryer
Office hours
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon: | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Tue: | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Wed: | 10 am - 6 pm |
| Thu: | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Fri: | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Sat: | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Sun: | 10 am - 5 pm |
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Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Community Rooms
- Fitness Center
Outdoor common areas
- Community Courtyard
Security
- Night Patrol: Courtesy Patrol
Services & facilities
- Elevator
- On-Site Maintenance
- Online Rent Payment: Online Resident Portal
Policies
Lease terms
- We have flexible lease terms and pricing to fit your needs!
Pet essentials
Restrictions
Dogs: A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets. We do not allow guardian dog breeds/crossbreeds, such as Alaskan Malamutes, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Akitas, Bullmastiffs, Mastiffs, Wolf Dogs or any dog that the landlord believes is a related breed. Restrictions are subject to change without notice. Restrictions do not apply to dogs that aid disabled individuals for equal access to housing.
Cats: A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets.
Additional details
Pets must be spayed/neutered.
Special Features
- Dry Cleaning Services Available
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Wireless Internet: Wi-Fi In Select Amenity Areas
- Smoke-free building
Neighborhood: Downtown
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
 / 100
Excellent TransitBike Score®
 / 100
Biker's ParadiseNear 101 San Fernando
- St. James Park, featuring picnic sites, an exercise course and frequent music events, is less than a 10-minute walk away.
- San Jose State University, a metropolitan university, offering more than 134 bachelor's and master's degrees with 110 concentrations, is a 5-minute walk away.
- A wide variety of cuisine can be found within a 5-minute walk, including Mexican at Agave Mexican Grill, Hawaiian and Asian fusion at Grub Shack and Japanese at Seven Seas Sushi Japanese Restaurant.
- Improv Comedy Club, featuring live comedy shows with comfortable tiered floor and balcony seating along with good food and drinks, is less than a 5-minute walk away.
Nearby schools in San Jose
Horace Mann Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.3 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10Student Progress Rating
4/10Herbert Hoover Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 2.1 miles4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
4/10Student Progress Rating
4/10Abraham Lincoln High School
Grades 9-12 • 2.2 miles7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10College Readiness Rating
7/10Living in San Jose
Downtown San Jose sits in the city’s urban core, with a warm, dry climate and historic landmarks such as the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph and the San Jose Museum of Art. Cesar Chavez Plaza and nearby plazas offer outdoor space, while the Guadalupe River Park trails provide a green route for walking and cycling. Dining and coffee options range from casual cafés to restaurants, and the area has shops, galleries, theaters, and nightlife, including venues around San Pedro Square. VTA light rail and bus service connect downtown with other parts of San Jose, and Caltrain is accessible at Diridon Station. For the Downtown neighborhood, the median rent is $2,650 per month, with a typical range of $950 to $10,999.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 101 San Fernando?
101 San Fernando has a walk score of 97, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of 101 San Fernando?
101 San Fernando has a transit score of 73, it has excellent transit.
What schools are assigned to 101 San Fernando?
The schools assigned to 101 San Fernando include Horace Mann Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High School.
What neighborhood is 101 San Fernando in?
101 San Fernando is in the Downtown neighborhood in San Jose, CA.
What are 101 San Fernando's policies on pets?
To have a cat at 101 San Fernando there is a required deposit of $500. This building has monthly fee of $50 for cats. To have a dog at 101 San Fernando there is a required deposit of $500. This building has monthly fee of $75 for dogs.
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