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Blossom Hill

5480 Lean Avenue, San Jose, CA 95123

Property Summary

This apartment community, built in 1974, offers a variety of amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center, and playground. The grounds feature winding walkways and courtyard benches. Residents have access to assigned parking and additional storage space for a monthly fee. The community is pet-friendly, welcoming up to two pets per unit with a weight limit of 50 lbs. Located in San Jose, the property provides convenience to local shopping, restaurants, and public transportation. Please note that the building is a walk-up.

Renter brief

At the source check, 12 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,419/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 31, 2026

Three things to know

18% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

$2,419 to start, vs a median of $2,950 (within 3 mi).

Source · 189 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

cats and dogs allowed

Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Parking is charged separately

The listed monthly charge is $35/mo on top of rent.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Available units

Checked 3 weeks ago

  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft² · Unit 102
    Available Now
    $2,419/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft² · Unit 106
    Available Oct 8
    $2,503/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft² · Unit 207
    Available Now
    $2,504/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft² · Unit 105
    Available Now
    $2,522/mo
  • 2 bd · 1 ba · 880 ft² · Unit 203
    Available Now
    $2,945/mo
  • 2 bd · 1 ba · 880 ft² · Unit 208
    Available Now
    $2,995/mo
  • 2 bd · 1 ba · 880 ft² · Unit 112
    Available Now
    $3,010/mo
  • 2 bd · 1 ba · 880 ft² · Unit 202
    Available Oct 9
    $3,045/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,419
Within 3 mi median$2,950

Source · 189 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonStrong

18% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 189 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessAverage

0.9 mi straight-line distance to Snell Station

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1974

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

ParkingExtra cost

Priced separately at $35/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Playground
  • Grill
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Fitness Center
  • Picnic Area
  • Pool

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$35
Security deposit$1,500
Holding deposit$250
Monthly fees
Storage$50/mo
Garage parking$35/mo
Other fees
Late fee$50

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Reviews

Reviews

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2.8
Review Summary
  • Residents appreciate the well-maintained complex and the friendly, responsive staff.
  • However, several residents report significant issues with noise, pests, and maintenance problems, including water shutoffs and broken appliances.
  • 2.8 stars across 12 reviews.
I
Ian Stotts
2 months ago
Google
Starting at about 6:45 a.m a few times a week the gardeners for this apartment complex start using their lawn mowers and leaf blowers obnoxiously up and down the street. People who work odd shifts or...
E
Erika Noguez
a year ago
Google
I lived there for a couple of years. No extra parking, a lot of roaches( inside and outside), water shut down for repairs at least twice a month, washers and dryers never work. Pool and green areas ar...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Snell Station · 0.9 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Mercado California · 0.6 mi
  • Dining
    100 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Chynoweth Park · 0.3 mi
  • University
    San Jose State University · 6.6 mi

Nearby Schools

Questions renters ask about this building

Is parking included in the rent?

No — the fee schedule lists parking separately at $35/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?

The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

What deposit should I expect?

The security deposit is $1,500, plus a $35 application fee.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Snell Station is 0.9 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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