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Plum Orchard Apartments

1505 De Rose Way, San Jose, CA 95126

Property Summary

This garden-style community in San Jose offers a lush, smoke-free environment with mature trees and professional landscaping. Residents can choose from one- and two-bedroom floor plans featuring open layouts, gas ranges, dishwashers, and hardwood-style flooring. Select homes provide vaulted ceilings, walk-in pantries, and private balconies or patios, with some layouts including a built-in office nook. Community amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center, and off-street parking. The property is situated with direct access to major freeways, providing a straightforward commute to downtown San Jose and surrounding areas.

Renter brief

At the source check, 6 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,500/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 10, 2026

Available units

Checked 2 weeks ago

  • 1 bd · 1 ba
    Available Now
    $2,500/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba
    Available Now
    $2,500/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba
    Available Now
    $2,600/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba
    Available Now
    $2,700/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba
    Available Now
    $2,900/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba
    Available Now
    $3,000/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,500
Within 3 mi median$3,050

Source · 854 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 · 854 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessStrong

0.4 mi straight-line distance to Fruitdale Station

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1976

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Pet Friendly
  • Balcony
  • Dishwasher

Policies & Fees

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$50

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Reviews

Reviews

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4.4
Review Summary
  • Residents rave about the friendly staff, quick maintenance, and peaceful environment at Plum Orchard.
  • The property is well-maintained, and the rent is considered a good value.
  • Across the 5 reviews analyzed, no significant complaints were raised.
  • 5.0 stars across 5 reviews.
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Alesandra Temerte
11 months ago
Google
Best apartment complex we've ever lived at. Not only is it beautiful (such lovely fruit trees and plants!) but the staff is exceptional. They keep the shared spaces like laundry rooms extremely clean,...
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Jessie Wan
6 years ago
Google
We lived here for 1 year and moved out last month. This is a safe and quiet community with plenty of free parking. The owner Susan is super nice and easy to communicate with. The maintenance guy Jose ...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Fruitdale Station · 0.4 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Southwest Market · 0.0 mi
  • Dining
    79 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    St. Elizabeth Park · 0.4 mi
  • University
    San Jose State University · 3.1 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

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?

Fruitdale 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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