Northlake Ambassador Apartments
380 Northlake Drive, San Jose, CA 95117
Property Summary
Built in 1964, this two-story apartment community offers a variety of floor plans ranging from one to three bedrooms. Residents have access to shared laundry facilities and a seasonal heated pool. Select units are updated with granite or quartz countertops and include private outdoor spaces such as balconies, patios, or yards. The community maintains a smoke-free environment and provides controlled access. Covered parking is available for an additional fee, and flexible month-to-month lease terms are offered.
Renter brief
At the source check, 4 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,595/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Available units
Checked yesterday
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 600 ft²Available Now$2,595/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 ft²Available Now$2,850/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 865 ft²Available Now$2,895/mo
- 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 ft²Available Now$3,400/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 869 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.
19% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 869 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
2.5 mi straight-line distance to Bascom Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1964
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Recycling
- Laundry Facilities
- Pool
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the affordability, responsive management, and quiet atmosphere.
- However, some have had negative experiences with the property manager.
- 3.7 stars across 3 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitBascom Station · 2.5 mi straight-line
- GroceriesLotus Delight · 0.2 mi
- Dining106 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksParkway Park · 0.5 mi
- UniversitySanta Clara University · 2.5 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (8)
Middle Schools (3)
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?
Bascom Station is 2.5 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates