The Ryden
138 Balbach Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Property Summary
Located in the SoFA District of Downtown San Jose, this four-story apartment community offers modern living in a vibrant urban setting. Built in 2019, the building features controlled access and two central elevators. Residents enjoy high-end interior finishes, including eco quartz countertops, stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, and Wild Oak German cabinetry. Every apartment home includes a private balcony and a full-size front-load washer and dryer. The community provides convenient amenities such as a fitness center, a clubhouse with a kitchenette, and a gated dog park. Secure covered basement parking is available for residents.
Renter brief
At the source check, 5 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $4,033/mo.
Source · Greystar · checked Sep 23, 2026
Three things to know
8% higher than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi
$4,033 to start, vs a median of $3,750 (within 3 mi).
Source · 701 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: $75/mo rent and $500 deposit. Dogs: $75/mo rent and $500 deposit.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 14, 2026
Convention Center Station is 0.2 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 20 hours ago
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,070 ft² · Unit 321Available Now$4,033/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 ft² · Unit 415Available Now$4,205/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 ft² · Unit 315Available Now$4,708/mo
- 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 ft² · Unit 407Available Now$4,956/mo
- 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,354 ft² · Unit 209Available Now$5,047/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 701 active 2-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.
8% higher than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 701 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.2 mi straight-line distance to Convention Center Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 2019
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 14, 2026
Amenities
- Grill
- Elevator
- Gated
- Package Service
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Online Services
- Bicycle Storage
- Wi-Fi
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Dog Park
- Lounge
- EV Charging
- Private Bathroom
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 14, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents love the convenient location and attentive management, particularly Julie.
- However, several residents report significant issues with building access, including broken fobs and elevators.
- There are also complaints about thefts and cleanliness.
- 3.5 stars across 40 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitConvention Center Station · 0.2 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSoFA Market · 0.2 mi
- Dining422 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksParque De Los Pobladores · 0.1 mi
- UniversitySan Jose State University · 0.6 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
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed with $75/mo rent and $500 deposit; dogs are allowed with $75/mo rent and $500 deposit.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 14, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Convention Center Station is 0.2 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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