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Vela Apartments

2358 Aum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116

Property Summary

Completed in 2022, this 7-story, green-point rated community is a transit-oriented development located in East San Jose. The building features a roof terrace, a lounge, and conference rooms for resident use. Residents also have access to on-site maintenance and property management. The community is situated steps from VTA’s rapid bus transit line and offers walking and biking trails. Some units include air conditioning, heating, and kitchen appliances. On-site supportive services are provided by PATH.

Renter brief

At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,250/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Available units

Checked yesterday

  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 479 ft²
    Available Now
    $2,250/mo
  • 3 bd · 2 ba · 897 ft²
    Available Now
    $2,564/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,250
Within 3 mi median$2,978

Source · 440 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

24% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 440 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessAverage

0.6 mi straight-line distance to Alum Rock Station

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 2022

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Lounge

Reviews

Reviews

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3.2
Review Summary
  • Residents appreciate the beautiful apartments and have had positive experiences with management and maintenance.
  • However, several reviews mention significant issues, including unpleasant odors, elevator problems, and reports of concerning activity.
  • 3.2 stars across 5 reviews.
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Josh P
a year ago
Google
Took my friend to see her mother and this place is the most gross pathetically ran apartment complex i have EVER been in. The lobby looks terrible, has a bad/weird odor and the fifth floor smells terr...
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Elizabeth Solari
a year ago
Google
Vela beautiful I love management & maintenance! Path is awesome too. I was blessed to have my own place here at Vela.. Thank you Elizabeth solari

What's Around

  • Transit
    Alum Rock Station · 0.6 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Postres la patrona · 0.1 mi
  • Dining
    137 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Madden Park · 0.3 mi
  • University
    San Jose State University · 2.7 mi

Nearby Schools

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