CINNABAR COMMONS
875 Cinnabar Street, San Jose, CA 95126
Property Summary
Located just west of downtown San Jose, this income-restricted community offers studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes. Each residence features granite countertops, wood finish cabinets, and wall-to-wall carpeting, along with private patios or decks. Residents have access to on-site maintenance, a playground, and elevator service. The community is gated with controlled access for added peace of mind. Washer and dryer hookups are included in the homes, with machines available for rent. Parking is provided at no additional monthly cost.
Renter brief
At the source check, 4 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,500/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Three things to know
45% lower than the studio median within 3 mi
$1,500 to start, vs a median of $2,735 (within 3 mi).
Source · 151 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
cats allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
San Jose Shuttle is 0.5 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 5 hours ago
- Studio · 1 ba · 403 ft²Available Now$1,500/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²Available Now$2,218/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 890 ft²Available Now$2,670/mo
- 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 ft²Available Now$2,949/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 151 active studio 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.
45% lower than the studio median within 3 mi
Source · 151 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.5 mi straight-line distance to San Jose Shuttle
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 2005
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Playground
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance On Site
- Gated
- Courtyard
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- While one resident found the apartments nice, the overwhelming sentiment is negative.
- Residents report extremely poor management, including disrespectful communication and unauthorized entry into units.
- Several residents mention parking issues and serious allegations of financial misconduct.
- 2.7 stars across 13 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitSan Jose Shuttle · 0.5 mi straight-line
- GroceriesWhole Foods Market · 0.3 mi
- Dining230 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksTheodore Lenzen Park · 0.1 mi
- UniversitySan Jose State University · 1.5 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (3)
Middle Schools (2)
Questions renters ask about this building
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are not allowed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 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 24, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
San Jose Shuttle is 0.5 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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