The Franciscan
278 South 10th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Property Summary
Located across from SJSU, this apartment community offers shared housing designed for students and working professionals. Residents enjoy fully furnished rooms that include a bed, desk, office chair, and closet space. The community features shared common areas, including a large kitchen, dining room, and living room. All utilities and Wi-Fi are included in the rent. The building provides controlled access, a fenced lot, and on-site coin-operated laundry facilities. On-site parking is available for an additional monthly fee.
Renter brief
At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,200/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 23, 2026
Three things to know
56% lower than the studio median within 3 mi
$1,200 to start, vs a median of $2,710 (within 3 mi).
Source · 135 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Parking is charged separately
The listed monthly charge is $55/mo on top of rent.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
San Antonio Station is 0.6 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 4 weeks ago
- Studio · 1 ba · 100 ft² · Unit 7Available Now$1,200/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 120 ft² · Unit 14Available Jan 8$1,400/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 135 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.
56% lower than the studio median within 3 mi
Source · 135 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.6 mi straight-line distance to San Antonio 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
Priced separately at $55/mo
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Wi-Fi
- Lounge
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
What's Around
- TransitSan Antonio Station · 0.6 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSpartan Market · 0.3 mi
- Dining371 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksNaglee Park, San Jose, California · 0.2 mi
- UniversitySan Jose State University · 0.2 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 parking included in the rent?
No — the fee schedule lists parking separately at $55/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 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 23, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
San Antonio Station is 0.6 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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