Lion Villas
2550 South King Road, San Jose, CA 95122
Property Summary
This gated apartment community in San Jose offers income-based, affordable housing options. Residents have access to a variety of shared amenities, including a swimming pool, sauna, tennis court, and basketball court. The community features two-story buildings originally constructed in 1978, with select units recently remodeled. Each home includes essential kitchen appliances and access to on-site laundry facilities. The location provides convenient access to local freeways and is situated within the Evergreen Elementary School District.
Renter brief
At the source check, 4 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,900/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Available units
Checked in the last hour
- Studio · 1 ba · 410 ft²Available Now$1,900/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 600 ft²Available Now$2,428/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 ft²Available Now$2,903/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 850 ft²Available Now$2,903/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 138 active studio units · Within 5 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.
19% lower than the studio median within 5 mi
Source · 138 active studio units · Within 5 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
2.7 mi straight-line distance to Alum Rock Station
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1978
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Amenities
- Playground
- Basketball Court
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Tennis Court
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Spa
- Online Services
- Clubhouse
- Sauna
- Pool
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the convenient location.
- However, several reviews cite poor customer service and issues with the application process.
- Some also describe the apartments as run down.
- 3.1 stars across 21 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitAlum Rock Station · 2.7 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSanh Sanh Duong · 0.1 mi
- Dining167 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksWelch Park · 0.3 mi
- UniversitySan Jose State University · 3.4 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Middle Schools (2)
High Schools (6)
Questions renters ask about this building
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 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 24, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Alum Rock Station is 2.7 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Similar places nearby
