Colonial House Apartments
1560 San Tomas Aquino Road, San Jose, CA 95130
Property Summary
The community offers studio and one-bedroom apartments in a two-story building constructed in 1974. Residents have access to two swimming pools, a rose garden courtyard, and barbecue areas. Each unit includes a kitchen with a refrigerator, dishwasher, and disposal, with select homes featuring a balcony or deck. Water, sewer, and garbage utilities are included in the rent. The property provides off-street parking and carports, and is cat-friendly. On-site management is available to assist residents.
Renter brief
At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,325/mo.
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
Available units
Checked 20 hours ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft² · Unit 6043Available Sep 26$2,325/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,220 ft² · Unit 7017Available Oct 31$3,000/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 562 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.
20% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 562 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
1.9 mi straight-line distance to Winchester Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1974
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 14, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 14, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Recycling
- Grill
- Laundry Facilities
- Pool
- Carport
- Clubhouse
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 14, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the convenient location and safe environment.
- However, several complaints include smoking in carports, car vandalism, and poor management practices that pit neighbors against each other.
- Other issues include cockroach infestations and yellow water.
- 3.0 stars across 5 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitWinchester Station · 1.9 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSaratoga Pure Water · 0.4 mi
- Dining130 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksHathaway Park · 0.2 mi
- UniversitySanta Clara University · 4.3 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (4)
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 Aug 14, 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 Aug 14, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Winchester Station is 1.9 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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