Japantown Apartments
685 North 6th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Property Summary
Located in the Japantown area of San Jose, this six-story apartment community was built in 2015 and offers a modern living environment. The building features an elevator and provides residents with access to a business center, a lounge with a computer lab, and a zen garden. Residents can participate in planned social activities, with at least five events held each month. Select units include a balcony and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, disposal, oven, and refrigerator. The community also provides an on-site laundry room for resident use.
Renter brief
At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,706/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Available units
Checked yesterday
- Studio · 1 ba · 370 ft²Available Now$1,706/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 529 ft²Available Now$1,822/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 117 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.
39% lower than the studio median within 3 mi
Source · 117 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.4 mi straight-line distance to Japantown/Ayer Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 2015
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Business Center
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the convenient location near restaurants, shopping, and freeways, along with friendly neighbors and staff.
- However, several residents complain about the loud garage door bell and ventilation fans.
- Some also express concerns about property management.
- 3.2 stars across 5 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitJapantown/Ayer Station · 0.4 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSanto Market Inc · 0.1 mi
- Dining215 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksMariani Square · 0.2 mi
- UniversitySan Jose State University · 1.3 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
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?
Japantown/Ayer Station is 0.4 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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