Metropolitan Court Apartments
390 North 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Property Summary
These loft-style apartments are situated on a quiet, tree-lined street within the Historic Hensley District. Residents enjoy proximity to downtown San Jose, including local restaurants, San Pedro Square, and various entertainment venues. The building, constructed in 1987, offers five floors with elevator access and controlled entry. Select units feature high or vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, and private outdoor spaces such as balconies or patios. On-site amenities include laundry facilities and surface lot parking options.
Renter brief
At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,195/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
The unit
Checked yesterday
How the rent compares
Source · 139 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.
13% higher than the studio median within 3 mi
Source · 139 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.3 mi straight-line distance to Japantown/Ayer Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1987
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Recycling
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance On Site
- Renters Insurance Program
- Controlled Access
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- While the apartment buildings are new and affordable, residents report serious issues.
- Complaints include roach infestations, unsanitary conditions, and unprofessional staff.
- Safety concerns are also raised.
- 2.4 stars across 5 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitJapantown/Ayer Station · 0.3 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSmile Market Inc · 0.2 mi
- Dining401 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksRyland Park · 0.2 mi
- UniversitySan Jose State University · 0.9 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 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?
Japantown/Ayer Station is 0.3 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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